1.
ring, circle
A circular shape or object.
輪になる。
To form a circle.
輪になって座る。
To sit in a circle.
子どもたちが輪を作って遊んでいた。
The children were playing in a circle.
2.
wheel
A circular object that rotates on an axle.
車の輪。
A wheel of a car.
自転車の輪がパンクした。
The bicycle wheel got a flat tire.
車輪の輪が回っている。
The wheel is turning.
3.
loop, hoop
A circular band or ring.
輪ゴムで止める。
To fasten with a rubber band.
浮き輪を持って海に行く。
To bring a swimming float and go to the beach.
首輪をつけた犬が散歩している。
A dog wearing a collar is out for a walk.
輪 refers to circular shapes like rings, circles, wheels, and loops.
COMMON COMPOUNDS:
- 車輪: wheel (vehicle)
- 指輪: ring (jewelry)
- 首輪: collar (for pets)
- 輪ゴム: rubber band
- 浮き輪: swimming float, life ring
- 花輪: wreath
EXPRESSIONS:
- 輪になる: to form a circle
- 輪を作る: to make a circle
- 輪を広げる: to expand the circle/network
- 輪に加わる: to join the circle
COUNTER:
輪 counts rings/loops: 一輪 (one ring/flower)
OLYMPICS:
五輪 (five rings) is another name for the Olympics.