Have you ever seen a child twirl in place, arms outstretched?
Or a leaf spinning gently as it falls from a tree?
That’s when the Japanese onomatopoeia “Kuru Kuru” comes in — a sound full of rotation, whirl, and playful circular motion.
What is “Kuru Kuru (くるくる)”?
“Kuru Kuru” is a Japanese onomatopoeia that expresses repeated or continuous spinning or turning — often in a small, circular motion.
It’s often light, quick, and rhythmic — not dizzying, but delightful.
You’ll hear it used to describe physical spins, swirling wind, turning objects, or even ideas that go round and round.
Pronunciation
koo-roo koo-roo
(Say it with a light, bouncy rhythm — like something spinning cheerfully in the air)
Category
Movement
Examples in Daily Life
Example 1: A child spinning with arms wide
She twirled in the field,
her dress fluttering in circles —
kuru kuru…
Example 2: Thoughts circling in your head
He lay in bed,
ideas circling round and round —
his mind going kuru kuru.
Cultural Note
In English, we might say:
- “Spinning around”
- “Twirling”
- “Going in circles”
But “kuru kuru” adds a more vivid sound-image — light, playful, and often a bit whimsical.
You’ll hear it in kids’ books, anime, daily conversation, or even cooking shows (like “whisking eggs kuru kuru!”).
How Do You Say It?
Say it with a playful bounce:
Kuru… kuru…
Like something spinning on a breeze or turning gently in your hands:
Kuru kuru…
What Does “Kuru Kuru” Look Like?
It looks like:
A paper plane looping in the air
A pinwheel spinning in the wind
A ballerina twirling on stage
Watch & Feel the “Kuru Kuru” World!
Feel the “Kuru Kuru” — Peaceful Spinning
Experience Kuru Kuru — everything twirls and spins with rhythm.
No chaos. Just round and round in harmony.
Try Using It!
When you see a spinning top…
When your cat chases its tail…
When your ideas keep circling without stopping…
Say it with a giggle:
Kuru kuru〜
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