円
circle · yen · round
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of '囗' (enclosure) and '員' (round). A rounded enclosed shape.
Symbolism
Perfection, harmony, Japanese currency. Used positively in words like 'harmonious' and 'smooth'.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Harmonious family
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
円転滑脱
えんてんかつだつ
suave; tactful; smooth; suave
円滑洒脱
えんかつしゃだつ
being smooth, free and easy; refined and unconventional; being smooth, free and easy
円満具足
えんまんぐそく
(things) being complete, tranquil, and in harmony; (things) being complete, tranquil, and in harmony
福徳円満
ふくとくえんまん
being perfectly happy and prosperous; wealth and happiness; being perfectly happy and prosperous
円鑿方枘
えんさくほうぜい
round peg in a square hole; round peg in a square hole
老成円熟
ろうせいえんじゅく
experience that comes with age; experience that comes with age
方底円蓋
ほうていえんがい
being a (total) mismatch; not fitting together; being ill-suited; being a (total) mismatch
円満解決
えんまんかいけつ
An amicable solution; A resolution satisfactory to all parties