To Turn Something
To Rotate Something, To Spin Something
transitive verb, godan verb
You've probably seen the word 回る, which means "to revolve." This word is similar, except for you're doing the turning/rotating action on something else. You can simply say to turn something or to rotate something when answering this question, but be sure to think of yourself actually turning/rotating something. Remember this by using the す on the end. You've taken your friend Sue and put her on a stick. You're rotating her over a fire on a spit because you're a sick cannibal.
まわす
The reading is the same as the word 回る (まわ). So long as you know that level 5 word, you'll be able to read this one as well. Use both of these words together to remember their readings.
きのうは一日中、人さしゆびでピザを回すれんしゅうをしていました。
I practiced spinning pizza on my index finger all day yesterday.
ドアノブを回す音で、赤ちゃんの目がさめてしまいました。
The door knob turning noise made the baby wake up.
私がこの一ドル硬貨を十分速く回したら、もしかすると百ドル札になるかもしれない。
If I spin a one dollar coin fast enough, maybe it will turn into a one hundred dollar bill.