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自転

Reading

Kana: じてん
Romaji: jiten
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Definition

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rotation (usu. on an axis); turning; spin

See also: 回転

Kanji

Readings: ジ、 シ、 みずか.ら、 おの.ずから、 おの.ずと
Meaning: oneself
Readings: テン、 ころ.がる、 ころ.げる、 ころ.がす、 ころ.ぶ、 まろ.ぶ、 うたた、 うつ.る、 くる.めく
Meanings: revolve, turn around, change

Example Sentences

地球(ちきゅう)自転(じてん)する。
➥The earth rotates.
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(かれ)自転車(じてんしゃ)(おこな)った。
➥He went by bicycle.
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自転車(じてんしゃ)(やす)()った。
➥I got the bicycle at a bargain.
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(かれ)自転車(じてんしゃ)(あお)い。
➥His bicycle is blue.
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地球(ちきゅう)自転(じてん)している。
➥The earth revolves on its axis.
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これはきみの自転車(じてんしゃ)
➥Is this your bike?
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