also: かざぐるま
Refers to a structure that converts wind energy into rotational energy, typically for grinding grain or generating electricity.
Many windmills still remain in the Netherlands.
風力発電所には大きな風車が並んでいる。
Large wind turbines are lined up at the wind farm.
pinwheel; toy windmill
Only with reading かざぐるま
A child's toy that spins in the wind, often made of paper or plastic. Usually written in kana as かざぐるま.
子供がかざぐるまを持って走っている。
The child is running while holding a pinwheel.
Clematis patens (species of climbing plant)
Only with reading かざぐるま
A species of clematis native to Japan; the flower shape resembles a pinwheel. Usually written in kana as かざぐるま.
カザグルマは日本の山野に自生するつる植物だ。
Clematis patens is a climbing plant that grows wild in the mountains and fields of Japan.
The windmill on the hill is slowly turning in the wind.
This region generates electricity using wind turbines.
The child is playing by spinning a paper pinwheel with their hand.
I made a pinwheel out of origami paper.
Kana spelling is usual for the toy pinwheel and the plant.
Search-only kanji form; not a standard spelling.
Search-only katakana form; not a common practical spelling.