Vocabulary
What does 巻く (まく, maku) mean?
巻く (まく, maku) means to roll up, to wind.
| Reading | まく |
|---|---|
| Romaji | maku |
| Part of speech | godan verb, transitive |
| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N3 |
巻くまく
N3 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonmaku
to roll up, to wind
- 1godan verb · transitive to wind; to coil; to roll
- 2godan verb · transitive to envelope; to shroud
- 3godan verb · transitive to outflank; to skirt
- 4godan verb · transitive to link (verse)
- 5godan verb · intransitive to move ahead (three hours, etc.); to move up
Example sentences
指に包帯を巻きました。
I wrapped a bandage around my finger.
寒いのでマフラーを巻きます。
It's cold, so I'm wrapping a scarf around my neck.