まるい

丸 い

Common word

  1. adjective (keiyoushi)

    round, circular, spherical
    丸い usu. refers to ball-shaped, and 円い to disc-shaped objects

    • コロンブスは地球が丸いと信じていた。
      Columbus believed that the earth was round.

  2. adjective (keiyoushi)

    curved, smooth

  3. adjective (keiyoushi)

    harmonious, calm, peaceful, amiable, amicable

    • 彼が仲裁してその場は丸く収めた。
      He intervened and settled the matter peacefully for the time being.