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    3. ぐるぐる

    ぐるぐる

    ぐるぐる

    (turning) round and round

    KMT3CoreAdverb, ParticleEmotions & PsychologyKana Vocab8 strokes

    ぐるぐるグルグル

    Adverb, Particle

    1.
    (turning) round and round, in circles
    onomatopoeic or mimetic word
    2.
    wrapping around, winding around
    onomatopoeic or mimetic word

    Stroke 0 / 8

    Speed1.0x

    子こ供どもが公こう園えんをぐるぐる走はしっている。

    The child is running round and round in the park.

    KMT3Daily Life
    包ほう帯たいを指ゆびにぐるぐる巻まいた。

    I wrapped the bandage tightly around my finger.

    KMT3Medicine & HealthDaily Life
    寒さむいので、マフラーを首くびにぐるぐる巻まいた。

    It's cold, so I wrapped my scarf tightly around my neck.

    KMT3Daily LifeFashion & Beauty
    彼かれの話はなしはいつも同おなじところをぐるぐる回まわっている。

    His story always goes round and round in circles.

    KMT4Daily LifeEmotions & Psychology
    観かん覧らん車しゃがゆっくりとぐるぐる回まわっている。

    The Ferris wheel is slowly turning round and round.

    KMT4Travel & TransportationDaily Life

    Kana that make up this word

    ぐ
    gu
    る
    ru
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