丸
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Base noun form. Refers to a circular shape or round object. Can be used alone or in compound words.
Theme
In an art class, User and their classmate Taro are practicing drawing basic shapes. Taro is struggling with circles.
丸
まる
circle
Core Language Building BlocksDescriptive Language
Memory Hook
Imagine a perfect circle like a full moon—『丸』 (maru, 'circle') sounds like 'maru' which rhymes with 'caroo' (like a kangaroo jumping in a circle).
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『丸』 (maru) is used in various contexts, such as drawing circles in art, describing round objects, or in names like 『丸の内』 (Marunouchi, a business district in Tokyo). It also appears in traditional symbols and games.
Forms
Base: 丸Base noun form. Refers to a circular shape or round object. Can be used alone or in compound words.