On Reading
Chinese reading
エン
Kun Reading
Japanese reading
まる(い)
Example Words
円えん
yen
千円せんえん
1000 yen
円いまるい
round
Memory Tip
Remember this kanji
A coin shape - Japanese yen coins are round (円い)! The shape is like a simplified coin.
Common Mistakes
Watch out for
円 (en) for money, 丸い (marui) also means round but uses different kanji.
Radical
Building block
冂upside-down box
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