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VocabJLPT N2

circumference

CounterNoun

Definitions

1. counter for laps or circuits
2. perimeter
3. Zhou dynasty (of China

This noun can mean a circuit or lap around something, as well as a week in certain compound words. It is also used in counting how many times something goes around, such as laps in a race or circuits of a path.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

She said "I'm going to smile through the last lap," and I just lost it!

Sentence 2

Hey, how many laps are you planning to swim today?

Sentence 3

By the way, how many laps do we have left?

Sentence 4

He was probably just acting tough, saying "five laps is nothing."

Sentence 5

I walked three laps around the park in the evening to clear my head.