回す

まわす

to turn; to rotate; to spin; to twist

Also:to pass around, to move (someone or something to where its needed), to turn (to a new use)

What does 回す mean?

回す is a Japanese verb meaning to turn; to rotate; to spin; to twist in English. It can also be translated as to pass around, to move (someone or something to where its needed), to turn (to a new use) depending on context. It is written as 回す in kanji, まわす in hiragana, and mawasu in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N4 vocabulary.

Example sentences

いや、それじゃだめだ。逆になるようにまわしてごらん。

No, that's not the right way. You have to turn it the other way round.

よろしければ塩をこちらにして下さいませんか。

The salt, if you please.

内閣が触れをした。

The Cabinet sent round an official notice.