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    時計回りに (clockwise)

    Grammar & Usage

    adverbial phrase
    neutral

    How it works

    This phrase is formed by combining 時計回り (tokeimawari, 'clockwise rotation') with the particle に (ni), which functions here to indicate manner or direction. It describes an action or movement that occurs in a clockwise direction, functioning as an adverb modifying verbs.

    Sample sentences

    そのつまみを時計回りに回してください。

    Please turn that knob clockwise.

    私たちは時計回りに地球を一周しました。

    We circled the earth clockwise.

    このネジは時計回りに締まります。

    This screw tightens clockwise.

    Quick facts

    etymology:From 時計 (tokei, 'clock') + 回り (mawari, 'rotation, turning') + に (ni, particle indicating manner/direction).

    Mnemonic

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    Example

    そのつまみを時計回りに回してください。

    Please turn that knob clockwise.

    私たちは時計回りに地球を一周しました。

    We circled the earth clockwise.

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