めくる

Common word

  1. Godan verb with 'ru' ending, transitive verb

    to turn over, to turn (pages), to leaf through (a book, etc.)
    word usually written using kana alone

    • 彼女はぼんやりと雑誌のページをめくっていた。
      She was idly turning over the pages of a magazine.
  2. Godan verb with 'ru' ending, transitive verb

    to tear off, to strip off, to take off, to pull off (e.g. a blanket), to pull up (e.g. floorboards), to tear up
    word usually written using kana alone