English–Japanese

“circle” in Japanese

Japanese

Also円形 (enkei)

Pronunciation

Romajiwa

Example

紙に大きな輪を描きます。kami ni ō ki na wa o ega ki ma su

I draw a big circle on paper.

Illustration for 輪 (circle)

How to say “circle” in Japanese

“Circle” in Japanese is 輪 (wa).

Expresses the idea of something forming a continuous circle, from a drawn outline to a physical ring or loop.

Full entry for 輪: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 輪

指で小さな輪を作ってください。yubi de chii sa na wa o tsuku tte ku da sa i

Please make a small circle with your finger.

Tips for using 輪

  • The Japanese word 輪 (wa) is useful when one English word does not cover the difference between a circle as a shape and a ring or loop as an object.

Other Japanese words for “circle”

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円形

enkei

nouncircular shape
nouncircle

この皿は円形です。ko no sara wa en kei de su

This plate is circular.

Related English words

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