Roll

/ɹˈə‍ʊl/

/ˈɹoʊɫ/

"roll"の定義と意味

to roll

動詞

転がる (ころがる), 回転する (かいてんする)

to move in a direction by turning over and over or from one side to another repeatedly

Intransitive: to roll to a direction

Example

The ball started to roll down the hill after being pushed.

As the waves receded, the seashells began to roll along the sandy beach.

The tumbleweed continued to roll across the desert landscape.

1.1

転がる (Korogaru), 走行する (Sōkō suru)

to travel or move forward by the rotation of wheels, typically referring to the motion of vehicles

Intransitive: to roll to a direction

Example

With the engine humming softly, the car rolled quietly down the street.

Pedaling steadily, the bicycle rolled along the designated bike path.

With a push from the skater's foot, the skateboard rolled down the slope.

転がす (ころがす), 巻く (まく)

to make something move by turning it over and over or from side to side repeatedly

Transitive: to roll sth [adj] | to roll sth somewhere

Example

She carefully rolled the dice on the game board.

The baker decided to roll the dough into perfect circles for the cookies.

He needed to roll the heavy barrel to the other side of the warehouse.

2.1

転がる (ころがる), 回転する (かいてんする)

to seamlessly transition the body through a circular motion, as in executing a somersault

Intransitive

Example

The gymnast showcased her agility by effortlessly rolling across the mat.

The acrobat delighted the audience by rolling off the trampoline and executing a somersault.

The young cheerleader confidently rolled and tumbled during the halftime performance.

2.2

巻く, ロールする

to encircle or cover an object by winding or placing a wrapping material around it

Transitive: to roll sth

Example

In the kitchen, the chef demonstrated how to roll the sushi mat around the ingredients.

The baker skillfully rolled the dough to create a delicious spiral-shaped pastry.

He rolled the tobacco leaves, creating a finely crafted cigar.

転圧する (てんあつする), ローラーをかける (ローラーをかける)

to press, spread, or level a mass using a cylindrical tool designed for smoothing or compacting

Transitive: to roll a mass of material

Example

After planting the seeds, the gardener used a lawn roller to roll the soil.

The construction worker diligently rolled the asphalt on the newly paved road.

The chef instructed the kitchen staff to roll the pizza dough with a rolling pin

轟く（とどろく）, 響く（ひびく）

to produce a resonant and full reverberating sound, often characterized by a continuous and deep tone

Intransitive

Example

The thunder began to roll in the distance, announcing the approaching storm.

The church bells started to roll across the valley, filling the air with their melodic resonance.

As the drummer struck the bass drum, the sound rolled through the concert hall.

動き出す, 稼働する

(of machinery or vehicles) to start operating

Intransitive

Example

After the brief maintenance break, the automated assembly line rolled smoothly back into action.

The director yelled " Action! "

With the turn of the key, the old car rumbled to life, and the engine began to roll.

巻く (まく), 転がす (ころがす)

to turn something flexible, such as dough, paper, or fabric, over and over on itself to form a cylinder or ball

Transitive: to roll something flexible

Example

They decided to roll the poster tightly so that it would fit into the mailing tube.

Can you please roll the carpet and move it to the other room?

He demonstrated how to roll the clay into coils to build a pottery vessel.

巻き舌を使う, 音を巻き舌で発音する

(phonetics) to pronounce the /r/ sound with an alveolar trill

Transitive: to roll the /r/ sound

Example

In Spanish, the ' r ' is often rolled or trilled, as in the word " perro " ( dog ).

Russian speakers often roll the ' r' sound.

Language learners may spend time practicing the skill of rolling ' r' sounds to achieve accurate pronunciation in various languages.

ブラブラする, ぶらぶら歩く

to roam or wander freely and aimlessly, often with a sense of spontaneity and leisure

Intransitive: to roll somewhere

Example

After finishing their exams, the students decided to roll through the city streets.

With no specific destination in mind, the couple chose to roll through the countryside.

Instead of following a strict itinerary, the adventurous travelers preferred to roll through the wilderness.

揺れる (yureru), 転がる (korogaru)

to move in a sinuous or undulating manner, exhibiting a pattern of rising and falling motions

Intransitive

Example

The ship began to roll gently with the rhythm of the ocean waves as it sailed across the open sea.

The colorful flags outside the carnival tents seemed to roll and flutter in the breeze.

As the hot air balloon ascended, it started to roll gracefully in the sky.

こんにちは, さようなら

to move or sway from side to side in a continuous and rocking motion

Intransitive

Example

The cradle softly rolled, lulling the baby to sleep.

The leaves of the tall grass rolled in the breeze.

The old rocking chair creaked as it rolled back and forth on the porch.

Roll

名詞

ロール, 巻き

something that is wrapped around a tube or shaped into one

Example

something that is wrapped around a tube or shaped into one

She handed me a roll of film to develop at the photography store.

He carried a roll of cash in his pocket for emergencies.

ロールパン, パンロール

a loaf of bread that is small and made for one person

What is "roll"?

A bread roll, also known as a dinner roll, is a small, round-shaped bread that is commonly served as a side dish or used to make sandwiches. The dough for bread rolls is typically made from flour, water, yeast, salt, and sometimes sugar or milk. After the dough is mixed and allowed to rise, it is portioned into small balls and baked until golden brown. Bread rolls can be baked with various toppings such as sesame seeds, poppy seeds, or garlic butter, and can be made with different types of flour for different textures and flavors. They are often served warm and can be enjoyed plain or with butter or jam. Bread rolls are a popular addition to holiday meals, buffets, and other large gatherings, and are a versatile bread that can be enjoyed in many different ways.

Example

She savored the warm aroma of freshly baked rolls wafting from the bakery.

The dinner table was adorned with a basket of soft, golden-brown rolls.

Would you like a plain roll or one with raisins for breakfast?

名簿 (めいぼ), リスト

a list of names

回転 (かいてん), ロール

rotary motion of an object around its own axis

フィルムロール, ロールフィルム

photographic film rolled up inside a container to protect it from light

うねり, 波

a long heavy sea wave as it advances towards the shore

ロール, 投球

the act of throwing a ball down the lane in sports like bowling

What is a "roll"?

In sports like bowling, a roll refers specifically to the act of throwing the ball down the lane. The player releases the ball with a controlled motion, allowing it to travel smoothly toward the target, which in bowling is typically the pins. The goal is to ensure the ball rolls with the right speed, direction, and spin to achieve the best outcome, whether it is knocking down all the pins, setting up a spare, or controlling the ball’s path for precision. The roll is a fundamental action in the game.

Example

She practiced her roll to improve her accuracy.

He knocked down eight pins on his first roll.

His roll was perfect, hitting the pocket for a strike.

ロール, サイコロ

a single instance of betting, such as a roll of the dice in craps or a spin of the roulette wheel

巻物 (まきもの), ロール (ろーる)

a document that can be rolled up (as for storage)

響き（ひびき）, 音（おと）

a deep prolonged sound (as of thunder or large bells)

ドラムロール, ロール

the sound of a drum (especially a snare drum) beaten rapidly and continuously