輪わ

noun

ring; circle; loop

General word for a ring-shaped object, circular form, or loop.

• 指ゆびに銀ぎんの輪わをはめている。

  She wears a silver ring on her finger.

• 煙けむりが輪わになって上あがっていった。

  The smoke rose in rings.

noun

hoop

Specifically a hoop, such as a basketball hoop or a hula hoop.

See also: フープ

• 子こ供どもたちが輪わを回まわして遊あそんでいる。

  The children are playing with a hoop.

noun

wheel

Used for wheels, especially in compounds or when the circular shape is emphasized.

• 歯は車ぐるまの輪わがかみ合あっている。

  The gear wheels are meshing.

noun

circle (of people); group

Metaphorical use for a circle of friends, acquaintances, or a social group.

• 彼かれは友とも達だちの輪わが広ひろい。

  He has a wide circle of friends.

noun

planetary ring

Astronomical term for rings around planets, such as Saturn's rings.

• 土ど星せいの輪わは望ぼう遠えん鏡きょうで見みえる。

  Saturn's rings are visible through a telescope.