Translation guide
Describes rotational movement in the same direction as the hands of a clock. In Japanese, this is most commonly expressed with the adverb 時計回りに or the noun 右回り.
To describe something turning or moving in a clockwise direction.
Adverbial phrase meaning 'clockwise'. Used with verbs of motion or rotation.
ネジを時計回りに回してください。
Please turn the screw clockwise.
The typhoon is rotating clockwise.
Noun or の-adjective meaning 'clockwise' (literally 'right-turning'). Often used in technical or directional contexts.
右回りの方向に進んでください。
Please proceed in a clockwise direction.
Technical term for 'clockwise direction', often used in engineering or scientific contexts.
モーターは時計方向に回転する。
The motor rotates in a clockwise direction.
To refer to the act or concept of clockwise rotation itself.
Noun meaning 'clockwise rotation'. Commonly used in technical descriptions.
この機械は右回転と左回転の両方が可能です。
This machine can rotate both clockwise and counterclockwise.
Phrase meaning 'clockwise rotation', using 時計回り as a modifier.
時計回りの回転を確認してください。
Please check the clockwise rotation.
時計回り is the most common and neutral term for 'clockwise'. 右回り is also widely used, especially in navigation or when contrasting with 左回り (counterclockwise). In technical fields, 右回転 is often used for the noun 'clockwise rotation'.
To say 'rotate clockwise', use 時計回りに回す (transitive) or 時計回りに回る (intransitive). The particle に is essential to form the adverbial phrase.