Vocabulary

What does 捲る (まくる, makuru) mean?

捲る (まくる, makuru) means to turn up; to roll up (e.g. sleeves).

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Readingまくる
Romajimakuru
Part of speechgodan verb, transitive
まくる
makuru

to turn up; to roll up (e.g. sleeves)

  1. 1godan verb · transitive to turn up; to roll up (e.g. sleeves)
  2. 2auxiliary verb · godan verb to do over and over again; to do relentlessly; to do with reckless abandon
  3. 3godan verb · transitive to stage a comeback (against) (in mahjong, horse racing, etc.); to come from behind

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