1.
circular shape, round form
A round or circular shape. Often used as a modifier to describe something that is circular in form.
円形のテーブルを使う。
Use a circular table.
広場の中央に円形の噴水がある。
There is a circular fountain in the center of the plaza.
円形脱毛症はストレスが原因で起こることがある。
Alopecia areata can be caused by stress.
Typically used as a modifier (の or compound) before another noun. Rarely appears as a standalone noun.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 円形の (circular, round)
- 円形脱毛症 (alopecia areata, spot baldness)
- 円形劇場 (amphitheater)
- 円形交差点 (roundabout, traffic circle)
RELATED SHAPES:
- 三角形 (triangle)
- 四角形 (quadrilateral)
- 長方形 (rectangle)
- 楕円形 (ellipse, oval)