JLPT N2
楕円
楕円 is the shape of a flattened circle. You’ll see it used for things like an oval table or a planet’s orbit.
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Other forms
橢円 rarely used kanji
Noun
Oval" / "Ellipse
A closed, curved shape that looks like a flattened circle.
Example
この テーブル は きれいな 楕円 です ね 。
This is a beautiful oval table, isn't it?
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