巻く

verb (godan)まく · maku

1. Englishto wind; to coil; to roll; to wear (e.g. turban, scarf)

   • 長い物には巻かれろ。If you can't lick 'em, join 'em.

2. Englishto envelope; to shroud

3. Englishto outflank; to skirt

4. Englishto link (verse)

5. Englishto move ahead (three hours, etc.); to move up

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