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THE WORD · N4

回るまわる

go around

Verbe · Suffix · Group 1 verb

急がいそがば回れまわれ。

There's nothing to run for, you have to go in time.

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Parts of speech

Group 1 verb (godan) · Intransitive · Suffix

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Verb group: Group 1 (godan)

Verb usage: intransit

Close or Related Words

Dictionary references: they are not necessarily synonyms.

  • 走り回るはしりまわる — running around Source
English dictionary meanings
  • to turn
  • to rotate
  • to revolve
  • to spin
  • to go around
  • to circle
  • to revolve around
  • to orbit
  • to make the rounds (of)
  • to go around (several places)
  • to travel around
  • to make a tour of
  • to patrol
  • to go by way of
  • to go via
  • to stop by (on the way)
  • to take a roundabout route
  • to make a detour
  • to move around (to another place or position)
  • to come around
  • to go over (e.g. to the opposing side)
  • to come around (of one's turn)
  • to be passed around (of a cup, circular, etc.)
  • to function
  • to work well
  • to spread
  • to extend (to; e.g. of one's attention)
  • to reach
  • to take effect (of alcohol, poison, etc.)
  • to pass (a time)
  • to turn (e.g. 5 o'clock)
  • to earn interest
  • to ... around
  • to ... about

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