English–Japanese

“go around” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajimeguru

Example

友達と町を巡ります。tomo dachi to machi o megu ri ma su

I go around town with a friend.

Illustration for 巡る (go around)

How to say “go around” in Japanese

“Go around” in Japanese is 巡る (meguru).

Describes moving around a place or area, often visiting its parts in sequence rather than going straight to one point.

Full entry for 巡る: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 巡る

旅行中は小さな町を巡ります。ryo kō chū wa chii sa na machi o megu ri ma su

I go around small towns during my trip.

Tips for using 巡る

  • In everyday conversation, 巡る (meguru) often describes touring an area or moving through several places, while 回る (mawaru) is broader and more neutral.

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