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丸
丸 (readings: がん, まる; Japanese kanji) means “round / circle”. It is a Grade 2 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 2 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 丸い (round).
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丸を かきます。
まるをかきます。I draw a circle.
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 丸 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | round / circle |
| Readings | がん, まる |
| Grade | Grade 2 (Easy) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
| Example | 丸い (round) |
How to read 丸
丸 is read がん or まる depending on the word.
Words with 丸
- 丸いhình tròn
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Updated: 2026-08-09