ring, circle, loop

About this kanji

The kanji 「環」 primarily means ring or circle. It's often used as a noun, but you may also encounter it in some compound verbs. For example, in the word 環境 (かんきょう), which means environment, the kanji emphasizes the circular interactions within ecosystems. Another common compound is 環状 (かんじょう), meaning circular, which can refer to shapes or routes, like in circular roads. You might also hear 環軌 (かんき), meaning loop line, particularly in railway contexts. A helpful note is that the Kun'yomi reading, わ, is less common but can appear in some traditional contexts referring to rings or circles.

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Example sentences

• 環境を大切にすることが必要だ。

  It is important to care for the environment.

Meanings across languages

English

ring, circle, loop

Tiếng Việt

vòng, vòng tròn, vòng quanh

日本語

環, 環状, 環繞

한국어

반지

中文

环

id

cincin

th

แหวน

es

anillo

fr

anneau

de

Ring

pt

anel

Common compounds

• 環境かんきょうenvironment
• 環状かんじょうcircular, ring-shaped
• 環軌かんきloop line (railway)