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Movement & Speed

ぐるん

gurun

Spinning around with force in one motion

A single, forceful rotation — a somersault, a head turning right around, or something big spinning once with momentum.

💡Used for somersaults, flipping something over, rolling your eyes, or turning around in one sweeping motion.

Example

体操選手がぐるんと宙返りした。

The gymnast flipped gurun in a somersault.

Quiz yourself

The figure skater spun ___ in a full rotation.

フィギュアスケーターが○○と一回転した。

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Intermediate