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VocabJLPT N1

to roll up

Ichidan VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

1. to make round
2. to roll up
3. to seduce
4. to round off (a fraction)

This verb means to roll something into a ball or rounded shape, or to curl something up. It can also be used figuratively to mean rounding off a number or persuading someone to go along with something without full resistance.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

She was twirling her hair around her finger, lost in thought.

Sentence 2

It's so windy — I'll roll up the poster to take it home.

Sentence 3

I'll roll up the poster for the business trip and strap it to the suitcase.

Sentence 4

In the warehouse, extension cords are rolled up and stored by shelf number.

Sentence 5

It was cold, so I rolled up a blanket and stuffed it down by my feet.