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[()·てん()]
jiten
noun, suru verb

English Meaning(s) for 自転

noun, suru verb
  1. rotation (usu. on an axis); turning; spin

Definition and Synonyms for 自転

Turn a movement in a new direction
Synonyms: 回転, 変わり, 変わる, 変化, 変化, 変わり目, 方向転換, 旋回, 自転, 転回, 輪番
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 自転

» oneself
» revolve; turn around; change

Categories 自転 is a member of

Motion a natural event that involves a change in the position or location of something
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Turn a movement in a new direction
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Revolution a single complete turn (axial or orbital)
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Sample Sentences for 自転

Were the earth to stop revolving, what do you suppose would happen?
The earth revolves on its axis.
It's common knowledge that the earth turns on its axis.
The earth rotates.
What would happen supposing the earth stopped spinning?

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