環状
Meanings
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noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
ring-shaped; annular; loop-shaped
Describes something that forms a ring or loop, often used in technical, geographical, or anatomical contexts (e.g., 環状道路, 環状線).
There are several ring roads in Tokyo.
This molecule has a ring structure.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉が環状になっているsomething forms a ring/loop shape
This road forms a loop.
- 環状に〈動詞〉to do something in a ring/circular arrangement
We arranged the chairs in a ring.