Meaning

Primary

Revolve

Alternatives

Rotate, Rotation

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

You revolve X number of times. Really, the times isn't so important, but the revolving is. That's why this word is revolve or rotate.

Reading

かいてん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well. P.S. Ever heard of "回転ずし?" That's the kind of sushi that's on conveyor belts, rotating around and around, bringing you delicious plates of things.

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • 左回転

    counterclockwise rotation

    三回転

    three rotations

    フル回転

    full rotation

Context Sentences

車は、走る時にタイヤが回転します。

The tires revolve when the car runs.

これは、ペットのハムスターが回し車を回転させている音です。

This is the sound of a pet hamster spinning their wheel.

先日、回転ずし屋に出かけました。

The other day, I went to a revolving sushi restaurant.

Kanji Composition