丸める
まるめる
marumeru
JLPT N1verbVocabularyLevel 97 - JLPT N1

Quick answer

丸める (まるめる (marumeru)) means "to make round". It is a Japanese verb. Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.

Meaning

to make round

Also : to roll up · to curl up · to round off

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Example Sentences

粘土を手で丸めて、球体を作ります。

ねんどをてでまるめて、きゅうたいをつくります。

I roll the clay in my hand to make a sphere.

パン職人は、生地を丸めてから発酵させます。

ぱんしょくにんは、きじをまるめてからはっこうさせます。

Bakers roll the dough before letting it rise.

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Last updated Jul 22, 2026

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