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A8 Adverb, と-adverb

ぐるぐる(turning) round and round, in circles, wrapping around, winding around

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    1. Adverb, と-adverb

      1.

      (turning) round and round, in circles

      Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
    2. Adverb, と-adverb

      2.

      wrapping around, winding around

      Onomatopoeic or mimetic word

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    ぐるぐるグルグル

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      ()(みき)(ふと)(なわ)をグルグルと()()ける。

      Wrapping a thick rope around the trunk of a tree, turning round and round. {(turning) round and round, in circles, wrapping around, winding around}

      グルグルと(うで)(まわ)していたら(うで)()れてしまった。

      I was swinging my arm round and round, and then it came off. {(turning) round and round, in circles, wrapping around, winding around}

      (ほね)()ってしまったので、グルグルと包帯(ほうたい)()いて(くだ)さい。

      I've broken my bone, so please wrap the bandage round and round. {(turning) round and round, in circles, wrapping around, winding around}

      ()ちくらみで()がグルグルし、(おも)わず(たお)()んでしまいました。

      I got dizzy and my eyes were turning round and round, causing me to unexpectedly collapse. {(turning) round and round, in circles, wrapping around, winding around}

      公園(こうえん)(なか)をグルグルと(ある)いていたら、警察(けいさつ)(あや)しまれてしまいました。

      While I was walking around in circles in the park, I ended up being suspected by the police. {(turning) round and round, in circles, wrapping around, winding around}

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