Jōyō kanji, Taught in junior high
JLPT level: N1
409 of 2500 most used kanji in newspapers
Stroke count: 17
Meaning: ring, circle, link, wheel
Kunyomi: わ
Onyomi: カン
Composition: 王 睘
Radical: 玉
Meaning: jade (king)
環 (カン) ring, band, rim, ring, circum-
環境 (カンキョウ) environment, circumstance
円環 (エンカン) circle, ring, torus
外環 (ガイカン) outer ring, outer loop
輪 (わ) ring, circle, loop, hoop, wheel, circle (e.g. of friends), planetary ring
首輪 (くびわ) (animal) collar, necklace, choker
浮き輪 (うきわ) swim ring, swimming ring, life buoy, life belt, life preserver, lifesaver