転がる | Japanese meaning

転がる【ころがる】

Frequency rank: 1,382.

Alsoころがる

Godan verb with 'ru' ending; intransitive verb

to roll; to tumble

This meaning refers to the physical action of moving by rotating, often used for objects that can easily turn over or rotate.

The soccer ball rolls.

to fall over; to roll over

This meaning emphasizes a change in position, typically referring to people or objects that move from an upright position to a flat one.

The apple rolled off the table.

to lie down

In this context, it indicates a state of rest or being in a horizontal position, usually referring to a person or an animal.

He is lying down on the sofa.

to be scattered about; to be lying around

This meaning conveys a sense of disorder or lack of arrangement, often referring to objects that are left in various places instead of being put away.

Books are scattered around the room.

(of a situation or outcome) to change; to turn out

This meaning suggests a transition in circumstances or results, often implying a significant or unexpected shift.

His plan changed unexpectedly.

to come easily; to be common; to fall into one's hands; to grow on trees

Here, it means something that is readily available or occurs frequently, often implying that it does not require much effort to obtain.

It is not that easy to come by.

Generated word frames (experimental)

[Object] rolls in [Place]

The ball rolls in the park

[Person] rolls to [Place]

The child rolls on the grass

[Event] rolls in [Situation]

The game turns out unexpectedly.

[Object] is scattered around

Toys are lying around in the room

[Outcome] is determined by [Situation]

The test results depend on the mood.

[Person] falls over in [Emotion]

She rolled over in joy.

Generated related terms (experimental)

【ころがる】

To roll or tumble, often referring to objects moving by revolving or rolling.

The ball rolled and fell on the floor.

【ころがす】

To roll something or cause it to roll; to move an object by turning it over.

The children are playing by rolling the ball.

【おちる】

To fall down or drop; often refers to a person or thing that has descended from a higher position.

He fell down the stairs.

【ころがり】

The act of rolling or a rolling movement; can also refer to a tumble or fall.

He laughed as he rolled over.

【ちる】

To scatter or fall down, often used for petals or leaves; implies a spreading out or dispersing action.

The cherry blossoms are scattering in the wind.

【おちつく】

To settle down or to calm; often used in the context of emotions or situations stabilizing.

He took a breath and calmed down.

Example sentences19 results

"A rolling stone gathers no moss" is a proverb.

Tatoeba

If you leave them lying on the desk they may roll off, so stand them in the test-tube rack.

Tatoeba

転がる【ころがる】

Frequency rank: 1,382.

Alsoころがる

Godan verb with 'ru' ending; intransitive verb

to roll; to tumble

This meaning refers to the physical action of moving by rotating, often used for objects that can easily turn over or rotate.

The soccer ball rolls.

to fall over; to roll over

This meaning emphasizes a change in position, typically referring to people or objects that move from an upright position to a flat one.

The apple rolled off the table.

to lie down

In this context, it indicates a state of rest or being in a horizontal position, usually referring to a person or an animal.

He is lying down on the sofa.

to be scattered about; to be lying around

This meaning conveys a sense of disorder or lack of arrangement, often referring to objects that are left in various places instead of being put away.

Books are scattered around the room.

(of a situation or outcome) to change; to turn out

This meaning suggests a transition in circumstances or results, often implying a significant or unexpected shift.

His plan changed unexpectedly.

to come easily; to be common; to fall into one's hands; to grow on trees

Here, it means something that is readily available or occurs frequently, often implying that it does not require much effort to obtain.

It is not that easy to come by.

Generated word frames (experimental)

[Object] rolls in [Place]

The ball rolls in the park

[Person] rolls to [Place]

The child rolls on the grass

[Event] rolls in [Situation]

The game turns out unexpectedly.

[Object] is scattered around

Toys are lying around in the room

[Outcome] is determined by [Situation]

The test results depend on the mood.

[Person] falls over in [Emotion]

She rolled over in joy.

Generated related terms (experimental)

【ころがる】

To roll or tumble, often referring to objects moving by revolving or rolling.

The ball rolled and fell on the floor.

【ころがす】

To roll something or cause it to roll; to move an object by turning it over.

The children are playing by rolling the ball.

【おちる】

To fall down or drop; often refers to a person or thing that has descended from a higher position.

He fell down the stairs.

【ころがり】

The act of rolling or a rolling movement; can also refer to a tumble or fall.

He laughed as he rolled over.

【ちる】

To scatter or fall down, often used for petals or leaves; implies a spreading out or dispersing action.

The cherry blossoms are scattering in the wind.

【おちつく】

To settle down or to calm; often used in the context of emotions or situations stabilizing.

He took a breath and calmed down.

Example sentences19 results

"A rolling stone gathers no moss" is a proverb.

Tatoeba

If you leave them lying on the desk they may roll off, so stand them in the test-tube rack.

Tatoeba

転

N43

意revolve; turn around; change

訓ころ.がる、ころ.げる、ころ.がす、ころ.ぶ、まろ.ぶ、うたた、うつ.る、くる.めく

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転がる【ころがる】

Frequency rank: 1,382.

Alsoころがる

Godan verb with 'ru' ending; intransitive verb

to roll; to tumble

This meaning refers to the physical action of moving by rotating, often used for objects that can easily turn over or rotate.

The soccer ball rolls.

to fall over; to roll over

This meaning emphasizes a change in position, typically referring to people or objects that move from an upright position to a flat one.

The apple rolled off the table.

to lie down

In this context, it indicates a state of rest or being in a horizontal position, usually referring to a person or an animal.

He is lying down on the sofa.

to be scattered about; to be lying around

This meaning conveys a sense of disorder or lack of arrangement, often referring to objects that are left in various places instead of being put away.

Books are scattered around the room.

(of a situation or outcome) to change; to turn out

This meaning suggests a transition in circumstances or results, often implying a significant or unexpected shift.

His plan changed unexpectedly.

to come easily; to be common; to fall into one's hands; to grow on trees

Here, it means something that is readily available or occurs frequently, often implying that it does not require much effort to obtain.

It is not that easy to come by.

Generated word frames (experimental)

[Object] rolls in [Place]

The ball rolls in the park

[Person] rolls to [Place]

The child rolls on the grass

[Event] rolls in [Situation]

The game turns out unexpectedly.

[Object] is scattered around

Toys are lying around in the room

[Outcome] is determined by [Situation]

The test results depend on the mood.

[Person] falls over in [Emotion]

She rolled over in joy.

Generated related terms (experimental)

【ころがる】

To roll or tumble, often referring to objects moving by revolving or rolling.

The ball rolled and fell on the floor.

【ころがす】

To roll something or cause it to roll; to move an object by turning it over.

The children are playing by rolling the ball.

【おちる】

To fall down or drop; often refers to a person or thing that has descended from a higher position.

He fell down the stairs.

【ころがり】

The act of rolling or a rolling movement; can also refer to a tumble or fall.

He laughed as he rolled over.

【ちる】

To scatter or fall down, often used for petals or leaves; implies a spreading out or dispersing action.

The cherry blossoms are scattering in the wind.

【おちつく】

To settle down or to calm; often used in the context of emotions or situations stabilizing.

He took a breath and calmed down.

Example sentences19 results

"A rolling stone gathers no moss" is a proverb.

Tatoeba

If you leave them lying on the desk they may roll off, so stand them in the test-tube rack.

Tatoeba

転がる【ころがる】

Frequency rank: 1,382.

Alsoころがる

Godan verb with 'ru' ending; intransitive verb

to roll; to tumble

This meaning refers to the physical action of moving by rotating, often used for objects that can easily turn over or rotate.

The soccer ball rolls.

to fall over; to roll over

This meaning emphasizes a change in position, typically referring to people or objects that move from an upright position to a flat one.

The apple rolled off the table.

to lie down

In this context, it indicates a state of rest or being in a horizontal position, usually referring to a person or an animal.

He is lying down on the sofa.

to be scattered about; to be lying around

This meaning conveys a sense of disorder or lack of arrangement, often referring to objects that are left in various places instead of being put away.

Books are scattered around the room.

(of a situation or outcome) to change; to turn out

This meaning suggests a transition in circumstances or results, often implying a significant or unexpected shift.

His plan changed unexpectedly.

to come easily; to be common; to fall into one's hands; to grow on trees

Here, it means something that is readily available or occurs frequently, often implying that it does not require much effort to obtain.

It is not that easy to come by.

Generated word frames (experimental)

[Object] rolls in [Place]

The ball rolls in the park

[Person] rolls to [Place]

The child rolls on the grass

[Event] rolls in [Situation]

The game turns out unexpectedly.

[Object] is scattered around

Toys are lying around in the room

[Outcome] is determined by [Situation]

The test results depend on the mood.

[Person] falls over in [Emotion]

She rolled over in joy.

Generated related terms (experimental)

【ころがる】

To roll or tumble, often referring to objects moving by revolving or rolling.

The ball rolled and fell on the floor.

【ころがす】

To roll something or cause it to roll; to move an object by turning it over.

The children are playing by rolling the ball.

【おちる】

To fall down or drop; often refers to a person or thing that has descended from a higher position.

He fell down the stairs.

【ころがり】

The act of rolling or a rolling movement; can also refer to a tumble or fall.

He laughed as he rolled over.

【ちる】

To scatter or fall down, often used for petals or leaves; implies a spreading out or dispersing action.

The cherry blossoms are scattering in the wind.

【おちつく】

To settle down or to calm; often used in the context of emotions or situations stabilizing.

He took a breath and calmed down.

Example sentences19 results

"A rolling stone gathers no moss" is a proverb.

Tatoeba

If you leave them lying on the desk they may roll off, so stand them in the test-tube rack.

Tatoeba

転

N43

意revolve; turn around; change

訓ころ.がる、ころ.げる、ころ.がす、ころ.ぶ、まろ.ぶ、うたた、うつ.る、くる.めく

音テン

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