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円
円 (readings: えん, まる; Japanese kanji) means “round / yen (currency)”. It is a Grade 1 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 1 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 百円 (100 yen).
What does 円 mean?
| Kanji | 円 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | round / yen (currency) |
| Readings | えん, まる |
| Grade | Grade 1 (Easiest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 円
円 is read えん or まる depending on the word.
Example words with 円
| Example | 百円 (100 yen) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14