noun
Refers to people forming a circle, often for a meeting, discussion, or team huddle. Common in sports, group activities, and casual gatherings.
選手たちは試合前に円陣を組んだ。
The players formed a huddle before the match.
みんなで円陣になって話し合った。
We all sat in a circle and talked.
noun
circular battle formation
Historical or military term for troops arranged in a circular formation. Rare in modern everyday language; mainly appears in historical contexts or strategy discussions.
戦国時代の合戦では、円陣を敷いて防御を固めることがあった。
In battles of the Warring States period, they sometimes formed a circular formation to strengthen their defense.