回る

verb (godan)まわる · mawaru

1. Englishto turn; to rotate; to revolve; to spin

   • 踊り手はつま先立ってぐるぐると回った。The dancer spun on his toes.

2. Englishto go around; to circle; to revolve around; to orbit

   • その船は岬を回った。The ship sailed around the cape.

3. Englishto make the rounds (of); to go around (several places); to travel around; to make a tour of

   • 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.

4. Englishto go by way of; to go via; to stop by (on the way); to take a roundabout route

5. Englishto move around (to another place or position); to come around; to go over (e.g. to the opposing side)

   • 私たちは車の後ろに回って押した。We got behind the car and pushed.

6. Englishto come around (of one's turn); to be passed around (of a cup, circular, etc.)

7. Englishto function; to work well

   • あの人がいないと我が社は回っていかない。Without him our company would cease to function.

8. Englishto spread; to extend (to; e.g. of one's attention); to reach; to take effect (of alcohol, poison, etc.)

   • フライパンに油が回ってから肉を入れなさい。Put the meat in the frying pan after the oil has spread.

9. Englishto pass (a time); to turn (e.g. 5 o'clock)

   • お昼を少し回った時に彼が来た。He came a little after noon.

10. Englishto earn interest

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