Word details

くるり

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word くるり.

Dictionary

Entry

くるりUsually kanaFreq #5030
1

Onomatopoeic or mimetic word; Adverb (fukushi); Adverb taking the 'to' particle

turning around (once)

2

Adverb (fukushi); Adverb taking the 'to' particle

suddenly; abruptly

3

Adverb (fukushi); Adverb taking the 'to' particle

completely (wrapped in something); quickly (unwrapping something)

4

Adverb (fukushi); Adverb taking the 'to' particle

beautiful, round (eyes)

5

Abbreviation; Common noun

flail (for threshing grain)

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

revolve, turn around, change

11 strokesFrequency 327JLPT N3Grade 3

On

テン

Kun

ころ.がるころ.げるころ.がすころ.ぶまろ.ぶうたたうつ.るくる.めく

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