Vocabulary

What does 転がす (ころがす, korogasu) mean?

転がす (ころがす, korogasu) means to roll (something); to topple, to overturn.

Quick facts
Readingころがす
Romajikorogasu
Part of speechgodan verb, transitive
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N2
ころがす
N2 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonkorogasu

to roll (something); to topple, to overturn

  1. 1godan verb · transitive to roll; to wheel; to trundle
  2. 2godan verb · transitive to turn over; to tip over; to throw down
  3. 3godan verb · transitive to leave
  4. 4godan verb · transitive to buy and sell (quickly for a profit)

Example sentences

  • I roll the ball on the ground.

  • I rolled stones to make a path.

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