How do you say "to turn (an object)" in Japanese?

回わす

mawasu

Verb Kanji

In Japanese, "to turn (an object)" is 回わす (mawasu).

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Pronunciation

回わす is written using kanji. Romanised as mawasu, it sounds roughly like "mah-wah-soo" to an English ear.

Writing and usage

The kanji 回 shows circular or rotational movement, like a wheel spinning. Appears in verbs about rotation, circulation, and turning.

Example sentence

彼女は公園で回わします。

Kanojo wa kouen de mawashimasu.

She to turn (an object)s in the park.

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How to remember 回わす

A spinning wheel or circular motion. The kanji looks like something going round and round.

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Questions about 回わす

How do you pronounce 回わす?

回わす is romanised as mawasu. Say it roughly like "mah-wah-soo" in English. Each Japanese syllable has even weight, so keep the rhythm steady.

Is 回わす formal or casual?

回わす is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech. The level of formality comes from the sentence structure around it, not from the word itself.

How is 回わす written in Japanese?

回わす is written using kanji. The kanji 回 shows circular or rotational movement, like a wheel spinning.

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