wheel, ring, circle, link

About this kanji

The kanji 「輪」 primarily means a wheel or a circle, and it can also refer to a ring or link. It is often used as a noun. Some common compounds include 五輪 (ごりん), which means the Olympic Games, and 花輪 (はなわ), translating to a floral wreath. Additionally, 競輪 (けいりん) refers to bicycle racing, while 指輪 (ゆびわ) means a finger ring. A usage note is that when referring to multiple circles or wheels, you can combine it with numbers; for example, 三輪 (さんりん) means three wheels.

Example sentences

• 車輪が壊れてしまった。

  The wheel broke down.

Meanings across languages

English

wheel, ring, circle, link, loop, counter for wheels and flowers

Tiếng Việt

bánh xe, vòng, hình tròn, liên kết, vòng qua, đếm bánh xe và hoa

日本語

車輪, 輪, 円, リンク, ループ, 車輪などの助数詞

한국어

바퀴, 링, 원, 링크, 루프, 차와 꽃의 수량사

中文

轮子, 环, 圆, 链, 循环, 轮与花的计数词

id

roda, cincin, lingkaran, tautan, lingkaran, penghitung roda dan bunga

th

ล้อ, วงกลม, วง, ลิงก์, ห่วง, ผู้แทนล้อและดอกไม้

es

rueda, anillo, círculo, vínculo, laço, contador de ruedas y flores

fr

roue, anneau, cercle, lien, boucle, compteur de roues et fleurs

de

Rad, Ring, Kreis, Verbindung, Schlaufe, Zähler für Räder und Blumen

pt

roda, anel, círculo, link, laço, contador de rodas e flores

Common compounds

• 五輪ごりんOlympic Games, Olympics, Olympic rings
• 花輪はなわwreath, garland
• 競輪けいりんkeirin, cycle racing event, usu. 2 km with a paced start and sprint finish
• 三輪さんりんthree wheels
• 指輪ゆびわ(finger) ring
• 車輪しゃりん(vehicle) wheel
• 内輪うちわfamily circle, one's circle (of friends, co-workers, etc.), one's fellows
• 年輪ねんりんannual tree ring, growth ring, experience in life