反時計回り
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Meanings
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noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
counterclockwise; anti-clockwise
Describes rotation or movement opposite to the direction of a clock's hands. Antonym: 時計回り (clockwise).
Antonyms: 時計回り
This screw comes off when you turn it counterclockwise.
In the Northern Hemisphere, typhoons spiral counterclockwise.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉が反時計回りに回るfor something to rotate counterclockwise
The Earth appears to rotate counterclockwise.
- 反時計回りに進むto move/proceed in a counterclockwise direction
Please proceed counterclockwise, participants.