円 – Yen / Circle / Round (En Kanji)
Learn the meaning, Onyomi and Kunyomi readings, stroke order, common vocabulary, and example sentences for the Japanese Kanji 円.
Kanji 円 Readings – Onyomi & Kunyomi
円 has both an Onyomi (Chinese-derived) reading and Kunyomi (native Japanese) readings, each used in different word contexts.
Used in compound words such as 百円 (hyakuen – one hundred yen), 円形 (enkei – circular shape), and 公園 (kouen – park, note different position in compound).
円 Stroke Order – How to Write 円
円 is written with 4 strokes. Follow the numbered order below to write it correctly.
💡 Tip: Write the top horizontal stroke, then the left vertical stroke, then the bending stroke on the right, finishing with the bottom horizontal stroke.
Common Words Using 円 (Vocabulary List)
Here are 10 essential words that use the kanji 円, worth memorizing first.
Example Sentences with 円
See 円 used in real, natural Japanese sentences with Kanji, Kana, Romaji and English meaning.
このりんごは百円です。
この りんごは ひゃくえんです。
Kono ringo wa hyakuen desu.
This apple is one hundred yen.
全部で三千円になります。
ぜんぶで さんぜんえんに なります。
Zenbu de sanzen'en ni narimasu.
The total comes to three thousand yen.
最近、円安が続いています。
さいきん、えんやすが つづいています。
Saikin, en'yasu ga tsuzuite imasu.
The yen has been weak recently.
黒板に円を描きました。
こくばんに えんを えがきました。
Kokuban ni en o egakimashita.
I drew a circle on the blackboard.
この財布は五百円で買いました。
この さいふは ごひゃくえんで かいました。
Kono saifu wa gohyakuen de kaimashita.
I bought this wallet for five hundred yen.
Frequently Asked Questions About 円
What does the Kanji 円 mean?
円 means yen (the Japanese currency) and also circle or round. It is one of the most practical JLPT N5 kanji, used constantly for prices, as in 百円 (hyakuen, one hundred yen).
What is the Onyomi reading of 円?
The Onyomi (Chinese-derived) reading of 円 is エン (en), as in 千円 (senen, one thousand yen) and 円形 (enkei, circular shape).
Does 円 have a Kunyomi reading?
円 does not have a common Kunyomi reading used in modern Japanese; it is read using its Onyomi エン (en) in essentially all everyday contexts, whether referring to money or to circles/roundness.
How many strokes does 円 have?
円 is written with 4 strokes.
Is 円 a JLPT N5 kanji?
Yes, 円 is part of the official JLPT N5 kanji list and is essential for reading prices and talking about money in Japan.
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