丸
round · full (month) · perfection · -ship · pills · make round · roll up · curl up · seduce · explain away
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
九 + 丶
Cultural Context
Etymology
Pictograph of round shape.
Symbolism
Round, complete, ship name. Represents perfection and harmony.
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
丸く収まる
まるくおさまる
To settle things smoothly
To resolve issues amicably
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 丸 mean in Japanese?
丸 means round, full (month), perfection, -ship, pills, make round, roll up, curl up, seduce, explain away.
How do you read 丸?
On'yomi: ガン (GAN). Kun'yomi: まる、まる.める、まる.い (maru, marumeru, marui).
How many strokes does 丸 have?
丸 has 3 strokes. Its radical is 丶 (dot).
Is 丸 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 丸 (round, full (month), perfection, -ship, pills, make round, roll up, curl up, seduce, explain away) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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