She wears a silver ring on her finger.
煙が輪になって上がっていった。
The smoke rose in rings.
Specifically a hoop, such as a basketball hoop or a hula hoop.
See also: フープ
子供たちが輪を回して遊んでいる。
The children are playing with a hoop.
Used for wheels, especially in compounds or when the circular shape is emphasized.
歯車の輪がかみ合っている。
The gear wheels are meshing.
Metaphorical use for a circle of friends, acquaintances, or a social group.
彼は友達の輪が広い。
He has a wide circle of friends.
planetary ring
Astronomical term for rings around planets, such as Saturn's rings.
土星の輪は望遠鏡で見える。
Saturn's rings are visible through a telescope.
I made a loop out of the rope.
The bicycle's wheel turns smoothly.
He joined the circle of friends.
The dog practiced passing through the hoop.
family circle; in-group; one's own circle · private matters; internal affairs · conservative; moderate; on the low side · pigeon toe; in-toeing
ring; loop · halo
round slice; cutting into rounds · dividing into groups; stratifying
rubber band; elastic band
bracelet; bangle
wreath; garland
haniwa; hollow unglazed terracotta figure from the Kofun period
chikuwa; tube-shaped fish paste cake
internal conflict; family quarrel; domestic trouble
ring toss; quoits
swim ring; life buoy
cogon grass ring; sacred grass hoop
muzzle
architrave
thrust at the opponent's throat
seashell bracelet
leg band; ring; anklet
ring-shaped community surrounded by flood-control embankments
loop (of thread, string, etc.)
loop; snare
lariat; lasso; slip noose
rotifer