expression, godan verb (-su)
faint; swoon; lose consciousness
Literally 'to turn one's eyes', used for fainting or losing consciousness, often from shock, illness, or overwork.
あまりの暑さに目を回して倒れた。
I fainted from the extreme heat and collapsed.
彼女は血を見
She fainted at the sight of blood.
expression, godan verb (-su)
Figurative use: so surprised or overwhelmed that one feels dizzy or faint.
突然のプロポーズに彼女は目を回した。
She was astounded by the sudden proposal.
expression, godan verb (-su)
be hectic; have a busy time
Describes being so busy that one feels dizzy or overwhelmed.
年末は仕事で目を回すほど忙しい。
At the end of the year, I'm so busy with work that I feel dizzy.
expression, godan verb (-su)
roll one's eyes
Literal physical action of rolling the eyes, often in surprise, disbelief, or as a symptom.
彼は驚いて目を回した。
He rolled his eyes in surprise.