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回る

まわる

Readings

まわる

Meanings

  1. 1.
    v5r, vito turn; to rotate; to revolve; to spin
  2. 2.
    v5r, vito go around; to circle; to revolve around; to orbit
  3. 3.
    v5r, vito make the rounds (of); to go around (several places); to travel around; to make a tour of; to patrol
  4. 4.
    v5r, vito go by way of; to go via; to stop by (on the way); to take a roundabout route; to make a detour
  5. 5.
    v5r, vito move around (to another place or position); to come around; to go over (e.g. to the opposing side)
  6. 6.
    v5r, vito come around (of one's turn); to be passed around (of a cup, circular, etc.)
  7. 7.
    v5r, vito function; to work well
  8. 8.
    v5r, vito spread; to extend (to; e.g. of one's attention); to reach; to take effect (of alcohol, poison, etc.)
  9. 9.
    v5r, vito pass (a time); to turn (e.g. 5 o'clock)
  10. 10.
    v5r, vito earn interest
  11. 11.
    suf, v5rto ... around; to ... about

Kanji breakdown

N36 strokesGrade 2

Example sentences

踊り手はつま先立ってぐるぐると回った。

The dancer spun on his toes.

その船は岬を回った。

The ship sailed around the cape.

子供達はハロウィーンの夜に1軒ずつ家を訪ねてまわる。

Children walk around from door to door on Halloween night.

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回るまわる

to turn; to revolve; to visit several places; to function well; to pass a certain time

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