スピン
スピンする · noun or participle which takes 'suru'
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | スピンする | スピンしない |
| Polite | スピンします | スピンしません |
| Past polite | スピンしました | スピンしませんでした |
| Past | スピンした | スピンしなかった |
| Te-form | スピンして | スピンしないで |
| Desire | スピンしたい | スピンしたくない |
| Potential | スピンできる | スピンできない |
| Passive | スピンされる | スピンされない |
| Causative | スピンさせる | スピンさせない |
| Causative passive | スピンさせられる | スピンさせられない |
| Volitional | スピンしよう | |
| Polite volitional | スピンしましょう | |
| Imperative | スピンしろ | スピンするな |
| Conditional | スピンすれば | スピンしなければ |
| Tara conditional | スピンしたら | スピンしなかったら |
Meanings
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
General term for spinning or rotational motion; used in physics, sports, and everyday contexts. Can be used as a noun or with する to mean 'to spin'.
The figure skater performed a beautiful spin.
The top is spinning on the floor.
Refers to the biased interpretation or presentation of information to influence public opinion, especially in politics or public relations.
After the election, each camp put out spin favorable to themselves.
ribbon bookmark
Industry jargon in bookbinding; a ribbon attached to the binding used as a bookmark. Possibly derived from 'spine'.
This high-end notebook comes with a ribbon bookmark, which is convenient.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉にスピンをかけるto put spin on something (a ball, etc.)
The player put strong spin on the ball.
- 〈事〉にスピンをかけるto put a spin (biased slant) on a story or facts
The spokesperson put a spin on the remark.
- 〈物〉にスピンを挟むto insert a ribbon bookmark into a book
A red ribbon bookmark is inserted in that dictionary.
- 〈物〉がスピンするfor a vehicle to spin out of control
The car spun out on the icy road.