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丸い
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 丸い.
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Entry
1
丸い usu. refers to ball-shaped, and 円い to disc-shaped objects
round; circular; spherical
Examples
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
curved; smooth
3
harmonious; calm; peaceful; amiable; amicable
Examples
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.
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