円卓
Meanings
1
round table
Refers to a circular table, often used in contexts like meetings or the legendary Round Table of King Arthur.
A large round table is placed in the conference room.
The story of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table is famous.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉が円卓を囲むfor people to sit around a round table (e.g. for a discussion)
Representatives from each country gathered around the round table to talk.
- 円卓に着くto take a seat at a round table
The meeting began once everyone had taken their seats at the round table.