旋回

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 旋回 is read as せんかい and means circling or turning to change direction.
• Basic usage: It can describe a bird circling above a lake or a boat turning to the right.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Circling in the air
  • 湖の上を旋回する describes moving in a circle above the lake. Example: 大きな鳥が湖の上をゆっくり旋回しています。
• Changing travel direction
  • 右へ旋回する means turning to the right while traveling. Example: 船は港の手前で右へ旋回しました。