Kanji 環: ring, circle, loop
Key takeaways
Kanji 環: ring, circle, loop. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 環
ring, circle, loop
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
Imagine a king (王) gazing (睘) intently at a precious jade ring, mesmerized by its perfect circular shape. This character represents a 'ring' or a 'cycle' and is frequently used in words like environment (環境) and circulation (循環).