丸まるい

i-adjective

round; circular; spherical

Describes a shape that is round, circular, or spherical. 丸い is the general kanji; 円い is often preferred for flat, disc-like roundness.

• テーブルの上うえに丸まるいケーキが置おいてある。

  There is a round cake on the table.

• 彼かの女じょは丸まるい顔かおをしている。

  She has a round face.

i-adjective

curved; smoothly rounded

Used for gentle curves or smooth, rounded contours rather than perfect circles or spheres.

• この椅い子すは背せもたれが丸まるくて座すわりやすい。

  This chair has a curved backrest and is comfortable to sit in.

i-adjective

harmonious; peaceful; amicable

Figurative use describing a person's character or a situation as gentle, harmonious, or without conflict. Often seen in set phrases like 丸く収まる.

See also: 丸く収まる

• 彼かれは丸まるい性せい格かくで、誰だれとでも仲なか良よくなれる。

  He has a harmonious personality and can get along with anyone.

• 話はなし合あいで問もん題だいが丸まるく収おさまった。

  The issue was settled amicably through discussion.