ぐるぐる
ぐるぐる
adverb
spinning; whirling; round and round
1.
spinning; whirling around
Describes a continuous rotating or circular motion, or something wrapped around repeatedly.
目がぐるぐる回っている。
My head is spinning. (lit. My eyes are spinning.)
Used for dizziness
ロープをぐるぐる巻いた。
I wound the rope round and round.
犬が尻尾をぐるぐる振っている。
The dog is wagging its tail in circles.
ぐるぐる is an onomatopoeic word (擬態{語|ぎたいご}) describing continuous circular motion.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- ぐるぐる回る: to spin around
- ぐるぐる巻く: to wrap around repeatedly
- 頭がぐるぐるする: to feel dizzy
SIMILAR WORDS:
- くるくる: spinning, whirling (lighter, faster motion)
- ぐらぐら: wobbling, unsteady