巻く (まく) — to wind

巻く is read まく and listed as a verb. Meaning: to wind; to coil; to roll.

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Related words

Other words in the dictionary that share a kanji with 巻く.

  • 絵巻 えまき picture scroll
  • 葉巻 はまき cigar
  • 巻末 かんまつ end of a book
  • 圧巻 あっかん highlight
  • 席巻 せっけん sweeping (over, across)
  • 巻尺 まきじゃく tape measure
  • 竜巻 たつまき tornado
  • 渦巻き うずまき whirlpool
  • 鉢巻 はちまき headband
  • 襟巻き えりまき scarf (esp. one worn for warmth)