円: the kanji for yen and circle
円 is a JLPT N5 kanji that means yen, circle. Below are its readings, 9 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
円 is written in 4 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
円 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 9 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
エン (en)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 円えん · en | yen |
| 一円いちえん · ichien | one yen |
| 百円ひゃくえん · hyakuen | 100 yen |
| 千円せんえん · sen'en | 1,000 yen |
| 円高えんだか · endaka | a strong yen |
| 円安えんやす · en'yasu | a weak yen |
| 円形えんけい · enkei | circle; round shape |
| 円満えんまん · enman | harmonious; on good terms |
まるい (marui)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 円いまるい · marui | round |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- このコーヒーは三百円です。Kono kōhī wa sanbyaku-en desu.This coffee is 300 yen.
- 円安で輸入の費用が上がりました。En'yasu de yunyū no hiyō ga agarimashita.Import costs rose because of the weak yen.
- 一人三千円でお願いします。Hitori sanzen-en de onegai shimasu.It's 3,000 yen per person.
- 千円札しかありません。Sen-en satsu shika arimasen.I only have a 1,000-yen bill.
- 話し合いは円満に終わりました。Hanashiai wa enman ni owarimashita.The discussion ended on good terms.
- 円いテーブルで会議をします。Marui tēburu de kaigi o shimasu.We'll hold the meeting at a round table.
Questions about 円
How many strokes does 円 have?
円 is written in 4 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 円?
The on readings are en (エン). The kun readings are marui (まるい).
What do 円高 and 円安 mean?
円高 (endaka) means a strong yen, and 円安 (en'yasu) means a weak yen. Both words appear often in business news.
What JLPT level is 円?
N5. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N5 is designed to match the former Level 4.
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 円
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.