What does ぐるぐる mean?
ぐるぐる is a Japanese adverb meaning “round and round” or “in circles” in English. It can also be translated as “wrapped round (and round)” depending on context. It is written as ぐるぐる in hiragana, and guruguru in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentences
犬が自分のしっぽを追ってぐるぐる回っている。
The dog is going round and round chasing its tail.
首にマフラーをぐるぐる巻いた。
I wrapped the scarf round and round my neck.