VocabJLPT N1
revolution
NounSuru VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. revolution
  2. 2. rotation
  3. 3. turning (an aircraft or ship)
This noun and verb (with する) mean "revolution," "rotation," or "circling," describing something moving in a circular or spinning path. It is used for aircraft banking, spinning objects, or anything turning in a wide arc.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

"Circling above and awaiting clearance to land," the news reported.

Sentence 2

"Turn left and stop just ahead," the instructor said.

Sentence 3

A bike suddenly swerved at the intersection this morning — that was close!

Sentence 4

"Let's turn around here and head back to the station," I said.

Sentence 5

Hey, has that bird just been circling the same spot this whole time?