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円

円 — circle, yen, round

Learn the correct stroke order for 円 (circle), a 4-stroke kanji.

JLPT N5Grade 14 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 4
On'yomi (音読み)エンen
Kun'yomi (訓読み)まる.いmarui、まるmaru、まどmado、まど.かmadoka、まろ.やかmaroyaka
Strokes4
Radical冂
Frequency#69
Meaningscircle, yen, round

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

一円いちえんone yennoun
円安えんやすdepreciation of the yen; weak yennoun
円弧えんこcircular arcnoun
円高えんだかappreciation of the yen; strong yennoun
円周えんしゅうcircumferencenoun
円熟えんじゅくripeness; mellowness; maturitynoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 円 (circle) is taught in grade 1 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N5 level. It has 4 strokes with radical 冂.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 円 is #69, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

一円いちえん — one yen
円安えんやす — depreciation of the yen; weak yen
円弧えんこ — circular arc

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 円 have?

The kanji 円 (circle) has 4 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 円?

円 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 円 mean?

円 means: circle, yen, round. On'yomi readings: エン. Kun'yomi readings: まる.い, まる, まど, まど.か, まろ.やか.

What JLPT level is 円?

円 is a JLPT N5 kanji. This is a beginner-level kanji.