“Racing” in Japanese
Short answer
Racing in Japanese is “空回り” (karamawari). Full meaning: racing (of an engine), idling, spinning (without grabbing; of wheels); going round in circles (of an argument, discussion, etc.), going nowhere, being fruitless.
Other ways to say “Racing” in Japanese
空転
kuuten racing (of an engine), idling; going in circles (of an argument, discussion, etc.), spinning one's wheels, going nowhere
レーシング
reeshingu racing
空まわり
karamawari racing (of an engine), idling, spinning (without grabbing; of wheels); going round in circles (of an argument, discussion, etc.), going nowhere, being fruitless
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