回 る mawaru
1. to turn; to rotate; to revolve; to spin
2. to go around; to circle; to revolve around; to orbit
3. to make the rounds (of); to go around (several places); to travel around; to make a tour of; to patrol
4. to go by way of; to go via; to stop by (on the way); to take a roundabout route; to make a detour
5. to move around (to another place or position); to come around; to go over (e.g. to the opposing side)
6. to come around (of one's turn); to be passed around (of a cup, circular, etc.)
7. to function; to work well
8. to spread; to extend (to; e.g. of one's attention); to reach; to take effect (of alcohol, poison, etc.)
9. to pass (a time); to turn (e.g. 5 o'clock)
10. to earn interest
11. to ... around; to ... about
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1. Just returned.; Recently returned.
1. Going back; Returning
1. Must not return.; Do not turn back.
1. To go and do it beforehand; To take care of it in advance
1. Don't have to return.; Don't need to come back.
1. Don't want to go back.; Don't want to return.
1. About to turn; On the verge of returning
1. Seems to spin; Looks like it's rotating
1. Don't come back.; Don't return.
1. Returned; Seemed to have returned
1. To be made to return; To be allowed to return (depending on context)
1. Looks like it will turn.; Seems about to spin.
1. Seems to be turning.; Apparently turns.