The prompt presents a Japanese phrase and asks for its meaning in English. Here, we consider the three candidate translations. Option 1: "have a round face". This form uses the base (bare infinitive) verb to express a general statement or description of a face possessing roundness. It is the most natural and straightforward rendering for a standalone translation of かおがまるい in a dictionary-like sense, fitting common English usage. Option 2: "having a round face". This is a participial/gerund form. It could be used in a sentence as a modifier or as part of a continuous or descriptive phrase (e.g., "Having a round face can influence how you choose hairstyles"), but as a standalone translation of the phrase, it sounds less natural and is not the typical gloss for a simple descriptive statement. Option 3: "to have a round face". This is an infinitive form. Infinitives can be used in dictionary entries or as the object of certain verbs (e.g., "I want to have a round face"), but as a direct translation of the standalone phrase かおがまるい, it feels more awkward and less idiomatic than the simple present form in English when describing a feature. In terms of correctness and naturalness, Option 1 best captures the intended description with the simplest and most natural English rendering. Options 2 and 3 are grammatically possible in certain constructions, but they are less natural as direct translations of a standalone descriptive phrase. Therefore, the evaluation favors Option 1 as the most accurate translation, while Option 2 tends to be used in different grammatical contexts, and Option 3 is less natural for a simple descriptive translation.

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japn_202_120251_244265 Tango Quiz 5 (Chapter 10)

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かおがまるい

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The prompt presents a Japanese phrase and asks for its meaning in English. Here, we consider the three candidate translations. Option 1: "have a round face". This form uses the base (bare infinitive) verb to express a general statement or description of a face possessing roundness. It is the most natural and straightforward render......Login to view full explanation