回る
1
to turn;to rotate;to revolve;to spin
踊り手はつま先立ってぐるぐると回った。
The dancer spun on his toes.
2
to go around;to circle;to revolve around;to orbit
その船は岬を回った。
The ship sailed around the cape.
3
to make the rounds (of);to go around (several places);to travel around;to make a tour of;to patrol
子供達はハロウィーンの夜に１軒ずつ家を訪ねてまわる。
Children walk around from door to door on Halloween night.
4
to go by way of;to go via;to stop by (on the way);to take a roundabout route;to make a detour
5
to move around (to another place or position);to come around;to go over (e.g. to the opposing side)
私たちは車の後ろに回って押した。
We got behind the car and pushed.
6
to come around (of one's turn);to be passed around (of a cup, circular, etc.)
7
to function;to work well
あの人がいないと我が社は回っていかない。
Without him our company would cease to function.
8
to spread;to extend (to; e.g. of one's attention);to reach;to take effect (of alcohol, poison, etc.)
フライパンに油が回ってから肉を入れなさい。
Put the meat in the frying pan after the oil has spread.
9
to pass (a time);to turn (e.g. 5 o'clock)
お昼を少し回った時に彼が来た。
He came a little after noon.
10
to earn interest
11
to ... around;to ... about
after -masu stem of verb
See also:
走り回る (はしりまわる)
学生は一晩中騒ぎ回った。
Students bustled about all the night.
Other forms
廻る 【まわる】