地球は太陽の周りを回っている。
The Earth revolves around the sun.
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Example sentences
The electric fan is turning quietly in the corner of the room.
犬が自分のしっぽを追いかけて、ぐるぐる回っている。
The dog is chasing its own tail and running round and round.
彼は第四コーナーを回って一気に加速した。
He rounded the fourth corner and accelerated all at once.
船は崎を回り、港に入った。
The ship rounded the cape and entered the port.
酒の酔いが回ってきた。
The alcohol is starting to take effect.
彼は自分の手柄を吹聴して回った
He went around boasting about his achievements.
卒業旅行で、四国をお遍路して回った。
On my graduation trip, I went on a pilgrimage around Shikoku.
帰国に際して、お世話になった方々へ挨拶に回った。
Upon returning to my home country, I went around to greet those who had taken care of me.
村では古い水車がゆっくりと回っていた。
The old waterwheel was spinning slowly in the village.
Usage Notes
Used for physical rotation, movement around something, or visiting multiple places.
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