“Rotation” in Japanese
Short answer
Rotation in Japanese is “自転” (jiten). Full meaning: rotation (on an axis); rotation (under its own power).
Other ways to say “Rotation” in Japanese
回転
kaiten rotation, revolution, turn, spin; working (e.g. of one's mind), function; turnover (of goods, funds, etc.), circulation, flow (of customers)
持ち回り
mochimawari rotation (of a post, role, etc.), taking turns
回旋
kaisen rotation, revolution, convolution
回り
mawari rotation; making the rounds; spreading
輪番
rinban rotation (e.g. of a duty), taking turns
輪転
rinten rotation, revolution
旋回
senkai revolution, rotation, turning, circling, swiveling; turning (an aircraft or ship)
ローテーション
rooteeshon rotation
循環
junkan circulation, rotation, cycle, loop
転回
tenkai revolution, rotation; turn, turning; inversion
交代
koutai change, alternation, rotation, replacement, substitution, shift, relief, taking turns
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