How to use 転がる (ころがる)

Meaning of 転がる

The Japanese verb "転がる" (ころがる, korogaru) can have various meanings depending on the context in which it is used. Here's a list of its primary meanings along with examples:

  1. Roll / Tumble: Refers to the motion of an object moving by revolving or turning over, typically on a surface.
    • Example: ボールが坂を転がる。
    • Translation: The ball rolls down the slope.
  2. Lie around / Be scattered: Can describe objects or items that are lying around in a disorderly manner.
    • Example: 部屋の床に本が転がっている。
    • Translation: Books are scattered on the floor.

Learn 転がる from Animes

Dialogue

👉👉この子が血まみれで 転がりこんできたあと にねえ
After this child rolled in covered in blood...

私はこの子たちの家に行ったのさ
I went to these children's house.

Dialogue

👉👉（エドワード） いろんな建物や白骨死体が 転がってるけど 時代がバラバラだ
(Edward) There are all sorts of buildings and skeletons lying around, but they're from different eras.

（リン） そもそも 出口はあるのか？
(Ling) Is there even an exit here?

ここ…
This place...

知らん なけりゃ作る！
Don't know, if there isn't one, we'll make it!

（リン） 作るって… どこに？
(Ling) Make one... where?

（エドワード）うっ…
(Edward) Ugh...