To Turn Something
To Rotate Something, To Spin Something
transitive verb, godan verb
You've probably seen the word 回る, which means "to revolve." This word is similar, except for you're doing the turning/rotating action on something else. You can simply say to turn something or to rotate something when answering this question, but be sure to think of yourself actually turning/rotating something. Remember this by using the す on the end. You've taken your friend Sue and put her on a stick. You're rotating her over a fire on a spit because you're a sick cannibal.
The reading is the same as the word 回る (まわ). So long as you know that level 5 word, you'll be able to read this one as well. Use both of these words together to remember their readings.
ノックの音の後、ドアノブを回す音がした。
After the sound of the knock, there was a sound of the doorknob being turned.
ぼくの兄はピザの生地を回す天才です。
My brother is a genius at spinning pizza dough.
もっとサーモンのおすしを回して下さい。
Please pass around more salmon sushi.