Vocabulary

What does 回す (まわす) mean?

回す (まわす) means to turn, to rotate; to pass around, to forward.

Quick facts
Readingまわす
Part of speechgodan verb, transitive
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N3
まわす
N3 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommon

to turn, to rotate; to pass around, to forward

  1. 1godan verb · transitive to turn; to rotate; to spin
  2. 2godan verb · transitive to pass around; to send around; to hand around
  3. 3godan verb · transitive to move (someone or something to where its needed); to send; to bring
  4. 4godan verb · transitive to turn (to a new use); to use (for something else)
  5. 5godan verb · transitive to turn on (something that turns or has a rotating part, e.g. a washing machine); to start up (e.g. an engine); to give (something) a spin

Example sentences

  • The child is spinning the ball with their hands.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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