Quick answer
転 is the kanji for "to turn". Its reading is ころ.がる (korogaru). This page includes example sentences and a stroke-order diagram.
Meaning
to turn
Also : to revolve · to change · to rotate
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
11 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 転 represents 'REVOLVE'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of revolve.
On-reading: てん — remember this sound by associating it with revolve. Kun-reading: ころ.がる.
Example Sentences
転職を考えています。
てんしょくをかんがえています。
I'm thinking about changing jobs.
坂で転んでしまいました。
さかでころんでしまいました。
I fell on the slope.
Vocabulary using 転
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Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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