Shirabe
English jmdict
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noun (common) (futsuumeishi) word usually written using kana alone coil
ヘビがとぐろを巻く。
The snake coils itself up.
Other forms 蜷局 【とぐろ】
English jmdict
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expressions (phrasesGodan verb with 'ku' ending to coil itself (e.g. a snake)
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expressions (phrasesGodan verb with 'ku' ending to loaf around
Other forms 蜷局を巻く 【とぐろをまく】 (rarely used kanji form) · 塒を巻く 【とぐろをまく】 (rarely used kanji form)