円
circle · yen · round
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of '囗' (enclosure) and '員' (round). A rounded enclosed shape.
Symbolism
Perfection, harmony, Japanese currency. Used positively in words like 'harmonious' and 'smooth'.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Harmonious family
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
円転滑脱
えんてんかつだつ
suave; tactful; smooth
円滑洒脱
えんかつしゃだつ
being smooth, free and easy; refined and unconventional
円満具足
えんまんぐそく
(things) being complete, tranquil, and in harmony
福徳円満
ふくとくえんまん
being perfectly happy and prosperous; wealth and happiness
円鑿方枘
えんさくほうぜい
round peg in a square hole
老成円熟
ろうせいえんじゅく
experience that comes with age
方底円蓋
ほうていえんがい
being a (total) mismatch; not fitting together; being ill-suited
円満解決
えんまんかいけつ
An amicable solution; A resolution satisfactory to all parties
Anime & Manga
寿命を買い取ってもらった。一年につき、一万円で。
Three Days of Happiness
A well-known work with 円 in its Japanese title.
ログ・ホライズン 円卓崩壊
Log Horizon: Destruction of the Round Table
A well-known work with 円 in its Japanese title.
劇場版 Fate/Grand Order -神聖円卓領域キャメロット- 前編 Wandering; Agateram
Fate/Grand Order Divine Realm of the Round Table: Camelot - Wandering; Agateram
A well-known work with 円 in its Japanese title.
Related Figures & Stories
円融天皇
Name contains 円
Emperor En'yū was the 64th Emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession.
Wikipedia円仁
Name contains 円
Ennin , better known in Japan by his posthumous name, Jikaku Daishi , was a priest of the Tendai school of Buddhism in Japan, and its third Zasu .
Wikipedia円珍
Name contains 円
Enchin was a Japanese Buddhist monk, founder of the Jimon school of Tendai Buddhism and Chief Abbot of Mii-dera at the foot of Mount Hiei.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 円 mean in Japanese?
円 means circle, yen, round.
How do you read 円?
On'yomi: エン (EN). Kun'yomi: まる.い、まる、まど、まど.か、まろ.やか (marui, maru, mado, madoka, maroyaka).
How many strokes does 円 have?
円 has 4 strokes. Its radical is 冂 (upside down box).
Is 円 a good kanji for a tattoo?
円 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means circle, yen, round. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.