noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
Used for patrolling or making rounds, often in an official or monitoring capacity. Cross-referenced with 巡行, which is a more common spelling for this meaning.
See also: 巡行
警備員が夜のビルを循行している。
The security guard is patrolling the building at night.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
acting in accordance with orders; following instructions
Describes behavior that faithfully follows given orders or directions. This sense is less common and may be encountered in formal or bureaucratic contexts.
上司の指示に循行して業務を進める。
Proceed with the work in accordance with the boss's instructions.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
direct motion; prograde motion
Astronomy term for the apparent eastward motion of a celestial body against the fixed stars. Cross-referenced with 順行, which is the more common spelling for this meaning.
See also: 順行
惑星の循行は、天球上を東へ移動するように見える。
The direct motion of a planet appears as eastward movement on the celestial sphere.