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巻く

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 巻く

巻く
捲く
まく
Godan verb
Freq #2109
1

Transitive verb

to wind; to coil; to roll; to wear (e.g. turban, scarf)

Examples
長い物には巻かれろ。
If you can't lick 'em, join 'em.
2

Transitive verb; Usu. 巻かれる

to envelope; to shroud

3

Transitive verb

to outflank; to skirt

4

Transitive verb

to link (verse)

5

Intransitive verb

to move ahead (three hours, etc.); to move up

Kanji in this Word

巻
9 strokes
Frequency: 944
JLPT N2
Grade 6

Meanings

scroll
volume
book
part
roll up
wind up
tie
coil
counter for texts (or book scrolls)

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カン
ケン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ま.く
まき
ま.き
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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