“Circumference” in Japanese
Short answer
Circumference in Japanese is “外回り” (sotomawari). Full meaning: circumference, perimeter; work outside the office; outer tracks (in a loop or curve).
Other ways to say “Circumference” in Japanese
ぐるり
gururi surroundings, circumference
周り
mawari circumference, girth; surroundings, neighbourhood, neighborhood, vicinity; people surrounding oneself, surrounding circumstances
巡り
meguri circumference, girth; tour, pilgrimage; circulation (e.g. of blood)
周辺
shuuhen circumference, outskirts, environs, around, in the area of, in the vicinity of; (computer) peripheral
円周
enshuu circumference
周長
shuuchou perimeter, circumference
四囲
shii surroundings, circumference
四周
shishuu periphery, circumference
グルリ
gururi surroundings, circumference
クルリ
kururi surroundings, circumference
くるり
kururi surroundings, circumference
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