VocabJLPT N1
spin
NounSuru VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. spin
  2. 2. rotation
  3. 3. spin (in PR, politics, etc.)
  4. 4. ribbon bookmark (attached to the binding)
A loanword from English meaning spin, referring to a rotating or spinning motion. It is used in sports, physics, and everyday language to describe something turning rapidly around an axis.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

The director said, "Let's put a positive spin on this and get the message out."

Sentence 2

Is that top still spinning?

Sentence 3

A new employee asked, "How do we spin these numbers to get them approved?"

Sentence 4

The umbrella stand fell over and one umbrella spun around in a little circle.

Sentence 5

Please don't overspin the risks in the report.