1.
clockwise; in the direction a clock's hands move
The direction of rotation that follows the movement of clock hands — from top to right to bottom to left. Used for giving directions, describing rotational movement, and in instructions.
時計回りに回してください。
Please turn it clockwise.
ふたは時計回りに閉まる。
The lid closes by turning clockwise.
参加者は時計回りの順番で自己紹介をした。
The participants introduced themselves going clockwise.
Literally 'clock turning' — composed of 時計 (clock) and 回り (turning, rotation). Functions as both a noun and an adverb (with に).
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 時計回りに回す: to turn clockwise
- 時計回りの方向: clockwise direction
- 時計回りに進む: to proceed clockwise
OPPOSITE:
- 反時計回り: counterclockwise — sometimes also written 左回り
RELATED:
- 右回り: turning right, clockwise (synonym)
- 左回り: turning left, counterclockwise