JLPT N5 · Japanese kanji
円 — circle
- Reading
- エン・まる.い・まる・まど・まど.か・まろ.やか
- Meaning
- circle; yen; round
- JLPT level
- N5
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
円 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N5 level. Its primary reading is エン・まる.い・まる・まど・まど.か・まろ.やか and it means circle; yen; round. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
円 appears in everyday japanese words such as 円 (circle), 円満 (perfection) and 円滑 (harmony).
Japanese words containing 円
Frequently asked questions
What does 円 mean in Japanese?
円 means circle; yen; round in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N5 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 円 read?
円 is read エン・まる.い・まる・まど・まど.か・まろ.やか. Reading it inside real words — 円 and 円満 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 円 — is it JLPT N5?
Yes. 円 is on the official JLPT N5 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 円 in a word?
A common word containing 円 is 円 (まる) — "circle". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 円 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 円 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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