丸い

Physically round or spherical; figuratively mellow or harmonious.

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円い another kanji, often for flat circles

丸く adverb form

1 I-adjective

Round / Circular / Spherical

Indicates an object possesses a curved shape without corners, covering both spheres and circles.

Example

彼女は丸い顔をしています。

She has a round face.

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2 I-adjective

Mellow / Harmonious

Characterizes a disposition that is gentle and non-confrontational, or a situation resolved without friction.

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丸い

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Physically round or spherical; figuratively mellow or harmonious.

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