ぐるっと
also: ぐるりと
Meanings
1
turning around; going around; rotating
Describes a single sweeping rotational movement, often of one's body, head, or a vehicle making a turn.
He turned around quickly.
The car went around the intersection.
2
surrounding; encircling
Describes something encircling or surrounding an area, often with a sense of completeness.
The castle is completely surrounded by high walls.
Usage patterns
- 〈場所〉をぐるっと一周するto go all the way around a place
I went all the way around the park before heading home.
- 〈場所〉をぐるっと囲むto completely encircle a place
That village is completely encircled by mountains.
- 〈物〉をぐるっと見回すto look all around something in a sweeping glance
I looked all around the room to check I hadn't left anything behind.
- 〈物〉をぐるっと回すto turn something around in one sweeping motion
I turned my neck around in a big circle and relaxed my shoulders.