めくる
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word めくる
1
to turn over; to turn (pages); to leaf through (a book, etc.)
Examples
彼女はぼんやりと雑誌のページをめくっていた。
She was idly turning over the pages of a magazine.
2
to tear off; to strip off; to take off; to pull off (e.g. a blanket); to pull up (e.g. floorboards); to tear up
Kanji in this Word
捲
12 strokes
Grade 9
Meanings
roll
wind
coil
turn pages
roll up sleeves
strip off
be turned
be rolled up
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ケン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ま.く
ま.くる
まく.る
めく.る
まく.れる
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