ぐるぐる

adverb (fukushi); adverb taking the 'to' particle

(turning) round and round; in circlesonomatopoeic or mimetic word
wrapping around; winding aroundonomatopoeic or mimetic word

Other forms

グルグル

Generated definitions (experimental)

(turning) round and round; in circles

This word is used to describe something turning repeatedly in a circular motion or going in circles.

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We rode the fun spinning ride.

wrapping around; winding around

This word is used to describe something wrapping around another object or winding around in a spiral shape.

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The ribbon was wound around and around.

Wiktionary definitions (experimental)

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Wiktionary

Example sentences

18 results

1. いけ行け、、おなじ同じ。。

The further I went the more irresistible became the feeling that I was going round and round in circles.

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2. 、、、、おなじ同じとこトコ。。

Hmph, Yayoi's navigation was difficult to follow so we ended up going round and round the same places.

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3. 。。

The dancer spun on his toes.

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4. 。。

Leaves were whirling in the air.

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5. 。。

With the world turning circles running round my brain.

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6. 。。

The wheels turned around.

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7. 。。

The children whirled about the garden.

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8. 。。

The dog ran around and around the tree.

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9. 。。

The dog ran around and around.

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10. 。。

The dancer whirled around the hall.

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11. 。。

The skater spun round and round on the ice.

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12. 。。

The top went around and around.

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13. 。。

The toy train went around the room.

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14. 。。

The dog ran around and around the tree.

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15. 、、きごう？

We've been driving in circles for an hour.

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16. 。。

I keep hearing the song from that commercial over and over in my head.

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17. 、、。。

I think that my costume for the upcoming Halloween party will be wrapping myself up in toilet paper like a mummy.

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18. 、、。。

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