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noun
ring, circle, wheel
1. ring, circle
A circular shape or object.
()なる
To form a circle.
To sit in a circle.
The children were playing in a circle.
2. wheel
A circular object that rotates on an axle.
A wheel of a car.
The bicycle wheel got a flat tire.
The wheel is turning.
3. loop, hoop
A circular band or ring.
()ゴム()める
To fasten with a rubber band.
To bring a swimming float and go to the beach.

() refers to circular shapes like rings, circles, wheels, and loops.

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COUNTER:
(りん) counts rings/loops: 一輪(いちりん) (one ring/flower)

OLYMPICS:
五輪(ごりん) (five rings) is another name for the Olympics.