Translation guide
How to express 'roll up' in Japanese, covering actions like rolling up sleeves, rolling up a poster, rolling up to a place, and more.
To fold or turn up the edge of clothing, especially sleeves or pant legs.
Common verb for rolling up sleeves or pant legs. Often used in the phrase 袖をまくる (roll up one's sleeves).
Please roll up your sleeves.
He rolled up the cuffs of his pants.
Emphasizes the action of rolling something up completely or forcefully. Often used for sleeves.
He rolled up his sleeves and started working.
Literally 'fold back'. Can be used for rolling up cuffs or hems, but less common than まくる for clothing.
I rolled up the hem of my jeans.
To form something flat and flexible into a cylinder by winding it around itself.
General verb for rolling or winding something up. Used for scrolls, posters, bandages, etc.
I rolled up the poster and put it in a tube.
He rolled up the bandage.
To roll something into a ball or cylinder, often with a sense of crumpling or making it compact. Used for paper, clothes, etc.
To wind up or reel in, like a hose, thread, or fishing line. Implies taking up onto a spool or reel.
To raise a car window by turning a handle or pressing a button.
To arrive somewhere, often in a casual, relaxed, or unexpected manner.
Casual expression meaning 'to come along' or 'to show up'. Fits the informal tone of 'roll up'.
He rolled up to the party late.
To appear or show up. Slightly more neutral than やって来る.
Simple 'come', but can be used in casual contexts to mean 'roll up'.
To accumulate or gather over time, often used for money, points, or benefits.
紙を丸めて捨てた。
I rolled up the paper and threw it away.
ホースを巻き取って片付けた。
I rolled up the hose and put it away.
Suddenly, he rolled up.
Roll up whenever you like.
To pile up or accumulate, often used for abstract things like experience or achievements.
Small savings rolled up into a large amount.