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回す

まわす

N4turn · pass around

Examples

取っ手を右に回すと扉が開く。

読み終えた資料を隣の人に回した。

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Study notes

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

  • Structure: 回す (まわす) is a transitive verb for rotating something or passing it onward.
  • Basic usage: Turning a handle right opens a door; finished reading material is passed to the next person.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

  • Rotating around an axis and circulating to another person
    • First object 取っ手を rotates; second 資料を circulates. Recipient appears as 隣の人に.

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