godan verb (-su)
begin to turn; start spinning
Describes the onset of rotation or circular motion. Often used for objects, wheels, or situations that start to revolve.
風で風車が回り出した。
The windmill began to turn in the wind.
観覧車がゆっくり回り出す。
The Ferris wheel starts to turn slowly.
Standard kanji spelling.
Variant with だす in kana; equally valid.
Compound of 回り (continuative form of 回る 'to turn') + 出す (auxiliary verb meaning 'to begin to').