Translation and Meaning of: 丸々 - marumaru

The Japanese expression 「丸々」 (marumaru) has a quite interesting visual representation, composed of two identical ideograms, each symbolizing a circular or round shape. The first kanji 「丸」 means "round" or "circle," reinforcing the idea of totality and completeness. In hiragana, it is written as まるまる (marumaru), bringing this feeling of roundness and fullness even stronger through the sound repetition. The phonetics of the term suggest a cyclical, complete, and encompassing movement or sensation.

The definition of 「丸々」 (marumaru) can vary depending on the context in which it is used. Generally, this expression is used to indicate something "complete" or "entire," such as when referring to an object that is completely round or an amount that is total, with nothing missing. Additionally, this word can also mean "fat" or "chubby" when used to describe the physique of a person or animal, implying a robust and healthy appearance.

Variações e Usos

• Describe something that is totally and completely involved or engaged in an activity.
• Depicting a situation where everything is included or considered without any exclusion or omission.
• In some contexts, it can be used to convey a sense of something that is fully completed or finished.

The context and intonation play a crucial role in interpreting the exact meaning of 「丸々」. The historical origin of the term can be traced back to the ancient Japanese practice of visually and descriptively representing the qualities and characteristics of objects or beings through their most elemental shapes, such as the circle. This all-encompassing approach continues to be a fundamental aspect of the Japanese language and culture, highlighting the beauty in simplicity and wholeness.

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Synonyms and similar words

• 丸まる (maru maru) - To become round; to roll up; to suppress or compress.
• まるごと (marugoto) - Completely; entirely; all parts.
• すっかり (sukkari) - Completely; totally; in all aspects.
• ぜんぶ (zenbu) - Everything; all; each part.
• 全部 (zenbu) - All; everything; includes all parts.

丸々

Romaji: marumaru
Kana: まるまる
Type: Noun
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Translation / Meaning: completely

Meaning in English: completely

Definition: Seems full.

Example Sentences - (丸々) marumaru

See below some example sentences:

丸々一日遊べるように予定を立てよう。

Marumaru ichinichi asoberu yō ni yotei o tateyō

Let's make a plan so we can spend the whole day playing.

Let's make a plan so you can play all day.

• 丸々 - completely, entirely
• 一日 - um dia
• 遊べる - can play/divertir-se
• ように - so that, so that
• 予定 - plan, schedule
• を - object particle
• 立てよう - let's do, let's create