Refers to a rounded roof structure, such as a dome or cupola, in architecture.
教会の丸屋根が遠くから見えた。
The church's dome was visible from afar.
この建物は丸屋根が特徴的だ。
This building is characterized by its vaulted roof.
Standard kanji spelling using 丸 (round).
Alternate spelling using 円 (circle/round); less common than 丸屋根.
Compound of 丸 (まる, 'round') + 屋根 (やね, 'roof'). The alternate kanji 円 also means 'round' or 'circle'.