ローリング

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb

rolling; rocking

Describes the side-to-side rocking motion of a ship, vehicle, or similar object. Used as a noun or intransitive suru-verb.

• 船ふねが大おおきくローリングして、乗じょう客きゃくは立たっていられなかった。

  The ship rolled heavily, and the passengers couldn't stay on their feet.

noun-modifying (irregular)

rolling; ongoing

Prenominal use meaning something that proceeds continuously or in stages, such as a rolling start or rolling plan. Often used in business or technical contexts.

• ローリングスタート方ほう式しきでレースが始はじまった。

  The race started with a rolling start.

noun

illegal street racing

Colloquial term for illegal street racing, often involving cars or motorcycles. Used as a noun.

• 深しん夜やにローリングをする若わか者ものが問もん題だいになっている。

  Young people doing illegal street racing late at night have become a problem.