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spin in Japanese

spin in Japanese is スピン, 回転, きりもみ — spin means to turn around quickly on an axis.

spin in Japanese

スピン
noun
Pronounced: supin
Rapid circular motion.
回転
noun
Pronounced: kaiten
Rapid circular motion.
スピン
noun
Pronounced: supin
(quantum mechanics) A quantum angular momentum associated with subatomic particles, which also creates a magnetic moment.
きりもみ
noun
Pronounced: kirimomi
(aviation) A condition of flight where a stalled aircraft is simultaneously pitching, yawing, and rolling in a spinning motion.
回転
verb
Pronounced: kaiten
(ergative) To rotate, revolve, gyrate (usually quickly); to partially or completely rotate to face another direction.
紡ぐ
verb
Pronounced: tsumugu
(transitive) To make yarn by twisting and winding fibers together.

What does "spin" mean?

  1. verb To turn around quickly on an axis.
    "The dancer spun gracefully across the stage."
  2. verb To present information in a biased way to make it look more favorable.
    "The press office tried to spin the layoffs as a "restructuring.""
  3. noun A biased or favorable slant put on a piece of news or information.
    "Voters are used to hearing political spin during election season."
  4. noun A short trip taken in a vehicle for pleasure.
    "He took the new car for a spin around the block."

spin in a sentence

  • The dancer spun gracefully across the stage.
  • The wheel spun freely once the brake was released.
  • The press office tried to spin the layoffs as a "restructuring."
  • Voters are used to hearing political spin during election season.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "spin" in Japanese?

"spin" in Japanese is スピン, 回転, きりもみ. spin means: To turn around quickly on an axis.

How do you pronounce スピン?

"spin" in Japanese is スピン, pronounced "supin".

How do you use "spin" in a sentence?

Example: "The dancer spun gracefully across the stage." In Japanese, "spin" is スピン, 回転, きりもみ.

Are there other ways to say "spin" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 4 translations listed for "spin": スピン, 回転, きりもみ, 紡ぐ.

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