丸々(まるまる)

まるまる
adverb
completely, entirely; plump
quantitydescriptive
1. completely, entirely, wholly
Indicates that something is used, consumed, or spent in its entirety without anything remaining or being left out.
休日(きゅうじつ)を丸々(まるまる)一日(いちにち)使(つか)った。
I used up an entire day off.
ボーナスが丸々(まるまる)残(のこ)っている。
My entire bonus is still left untouched.
準備(じゅんび)に丸々(まるまる)三(さん)か月(げつ)かかった。
The preparations took a full three months.
2. plump, round, chubby
Describes something or someone that is round and plump in a way that often suggests good health or abundance.
丸々(まるまる)と太(ふと)った猫(ねこ)がいる。
There is a plump, round cat.
秋(あき)になると、栗鼠(りす)は丸々(まるまる)と太(ふと)る。
When autumn comes, squirrels get plump and round.
赤(あか)ちゃんの丸々(まるまる)とした頬(ほお)がかわいい。
The baby's plump cheeks are cute.

Usage: The two senses of 丸々(まるまる) are distinct in usage.

Sense 1 (completely): Modifies time periods or quantities, emphasizing that the entire amount was used or remains.

Sense 2 (plump): Almost always appears as 丸々(まるまる)と太(ふと)る or 丸々(まるまる)とした, describing healthy roundness. It is generally a positive or neutral description, unlike 太(ふと)っている alone which can sound blunt.

Watch out

  • 〇〇, written circles standing in for an omitted name or word, is also read まるまる
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