“Around” in Japanese
Short answer
Around in Japanese is “くるん” (kurun). Full meaning: (spinning) around, while revolving; with a curl, with a whirl, (coiling) around.
Other ways to say “Around” in Japanese
くらい
kurai approximately, about, around, or so; to (about) the extent that, (almost) enough that, so ... that ..., at least; as ... as ..., like
グルン
gurun (spinning) around, while revolving; with a curl, with a whirl, (coiling) around
ぐるん
gurun (spinning) around, while revolving; with a curl, with a whirl, (coiling) around
クルン
kurun (spinning) around, while revolving; with a curl, with a whirl, (coiling) around
アラウンド
araundo around
頃
koro (approximate) time, around, about, toward; suitable time (or condition); time of year, season
かそこら
kasokora around ..., or so
ごろ
goro (approximate) time, around, about, toward; suitable time (or condition); time of year, season
辺り
atari (in the) neighbourhood, neighborhood, vicinity, nearby, surroundings; around, about, or thereabouts; for instance, say, such as
彼是
karekore this and that, this or that, one thing or another, this way and that; around, about, round about, roughly, nearly, almost
ぐるんっ
gurun (spinning) around, while revolving; with a curl, with a whirl, (coiling) around
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