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VocabJLPT N3
to turn around
Godan Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. to turn one's face
  2. 2. to turn around
This verb means to turn around or look back over one's shoulder. It can be used both literally, describing a physical turn of the head or body, and figuratively, such as reflecting on the past.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

His footsteps stopped, so I quietly turned around.

Sentence 2

She didn't answer — she just wouldn't turn around.

Sentence 3

It felt like something was following me, and I kept looking back over my shoulder.

Sentence 4

Why won't that person turn around no matter how many times I call?

Sentence 5

I was just walking along as usual when suddenly I felt the urge to look back.