Sign In

Dictionary

Stroke Order Diagram for 回り

Single Word Search|Multi-Word Search?

Search by Japanese Word

字▼

Search by English Meaning

[まわ()·]
mawari
noun, noun, used as a suffix, suffix, counter

Alternate Written Forms:

[まわ()·]
mawari

English Meaning(s) for 回り

noun
  1. rotation
  2. making the rounds
  3. spreading
  4. effect; efficacy
noun, used as a suffix, noun
  1. by way of; via
suffix, counter
  1. round; turn
  2. size
  3. 12-year period; 12-year age difference

Definition and Synonyms for 回り

Rotary Motion the act of rotating as if on an axis
Synonyms: めぐる, ターン, 円転, 回り, 回る, 回る, 回旋, 回転, 巡り, 旋回, 旋転, 転回, 輪転
Revolution a single complete turn (axial or orbital)
Synonyms: めぐる, スピン, 一周, 一巡り, 公転, 円転, 回り, 回る, 回る, 回旋, 回転, 回転運動, 巡り, 循環, 旋回, 旋転, 自転, 転回, 輪転
Spin a swift whirling motion (usually of a missile)
Synonyms: めぐる, スピン, 回り, 回る, 回る, 回転, 巡り, 自転

Meanings for each kanji in 回り

» -times; round; game; revolve; counter for occurrences

Categories 回り is a member of

Motion a change of position that does not entail a change of location
Show all words in category »
Turn a movement in a new direction
Show all words in category »
Revolution a single complete turn (axial or orbital)
Show all words in category »

Stroke Order Diagrams for 回り

Sample Sentences for 回り

The Little House was very happy as she sat on the hill and watched the countryside around her.
Then they fly round to the Indian Ocean and down to Antarctica.
This shirt doesn't fit me round the neck.
There are always some chores to be done around the house.
She has started to get a few wrinkles around her eyes.

Comments for 回り

If you have any questions about this entry, or would like to write a sample sentence using the vocabulary, please do so below. Your comment will appear in the forum for other users of the site to view and discuss.

Only registered users may post comments. You can register your free 楽しい Japanese account here.

This site uses the EDICT and KANJIDIC dictionary files. These files are the property of the Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group, and are used in conformance with the Group's licence.