Difference between 丸い and 円い


Both come up with the same reading and definition in Jisho.org
(round/circular), and both are listed as common words. Is there any preference
between the two or should I simply learn both as interchangeable?




丸い generally refers to spherical objects like a globe.

円い generally refers to circular objects like a circle drawn on a page. Perhaps
also a physical object which is flat and round in shape (a 円 (yen) coin for
example)




丸い generally refers to spherical objects like a globe.

円い generally refers to circular objects like a circle drawn on a page. Perhaps
also a physical object which is flat and round in shape (a 円 (yen) coin for
example)

