roll in Japanese
roll in Japanese is 巻子本, 転がす, 転がる — roll means to move by turning over and over on a surface.
roll in Japanese
巻子本
Pronounced: kansubon
転がす
Pronounced: korogasu
(ergative) To revolve by turning over and over; to move by turning on a horizontal axis; to impel forward with a revolving motion on a supporting surface.
転がる
Pronounced: korogaru
(ergative) To revolve by turning over and over; to move by turning on a horizontal axis; to impel forward with a revolving motion on a supporting surface.
丸める
Pronounced: marumeru
(ergative) To wrap (something) round on itself; to form into a spherical or cylindrical body by causing to turn over and over.
巻く
Pronounced: maku
(transitive) To bind or involve by winding, as with a bandage; to enwrap; often with up.
What does "roll" mean?
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verb To move by turning over and over on a surface.
"The ball rolled off the table and under the couch."
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verb To form something into a cylindrical or spherical shape by turning it over on itself.
"She rolled the dough into a neat log before slicing it."
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verb To begin or set something in motion, especially filming or an event.
"The director shouted "Roll cameras!" and the scene began."
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noun A small individually baked piece of bread.
"She served warm rolls with the soup."
roll in a sentence
- The ball rolled off the table and under the couch.
- He rolled the barrel across the yard.
- She rolled the dough into a neat log before slicing it.
- He rolled up his sleeping bag and stuffed it into the pack.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "roll" in Japanese?
"roll" in Japanese is 巻子本, 転がす, 転がる. roll means: To move by turning over and over on a surface.
How do you pronounce 巻子本?
"roll" in Japanese is 巻子本, pronounced "kansubon".
How do you use "roll" in a sentence?
Example: "The ball rolled off the table and under the couch." In Japanese, "roll" is 巻子本, 転がす, 転がる.
Are there other ways to say "roll" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 5 translations listed for "roll": 巻子本, 転がす, 転がる, 丸める, 巻く.
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