音読み: エン
訓読み: （none）
画数: 4 strokes
部首: 冂（けいがまえ）
Meaning
Yen; circle. It’s one of the most frequently seen kanji in Japan due to its use in prices.
- 百円 — 100 yen
- 円高 — strong yen
- 円い — round (variant use)
“円” literally means "circle" but is most widely used to refer to the Japanese currency. Its shape-based meaning reflects coins and roundness, while its economic use is tied to daily life and trade.
この 本は 五百円 です。
This book costs 500 yen.
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