expression, godan verb (-ru)
mellow; become gentle
Describes a person's personality or attitude softening over time, becoming less rigid or harsh.
年を取って、父はだいぶ丸くなった。
As he got older, my father mellowed quite a bit.
expression, godan verb (-ru)
become rounded; become round
Physical change into a round shape; can refer to objects, body parts, or abstract shapes.
寒さで猫の背中が丸くなった。
The cat's back became rounded from the cold.
expression, godan verb (-ru)
Describes a person or animal drawing their body together, often from cold, fear, or to make themselves small.
寒さのあまり、彼は布団の中で丸くなった。
Because of the cold, he curled up under the futon.