Meaning and Usage
The verb 捲る (めくる) primarily means "to turn over" or "to flip" pages of a book, newspaper, calendar, or similar items. It is commonly used when describing the physical action of flipping pages quickly or casually.
Common Contexts
You will often hear 捲る in everyday situations involving reading materials, such as books, magazines, newspapers, or calendars. It can also describe pages turning due to wind or other forces.
Collocations and Patterns
- 本を捲る: to turn the pages of a book
- 新聞のページを捲る: to flip newspaper pages
- カレンダーを捲る: to turn calendar pages
These collocations emphasize the physical action of flipping pages.
Register and Nuance
捲る is a neutral verb suitable for casual and formal contexts. It is more vivid than simply saying "ページをめくる" because it can imply a quick or forceful flipping.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse 捲る with めくれる (the intransitive form meaning "to be turned over" or "to flip by itself"). Remember 捲る is transitive and requires a direct object (e.g., 本を捲る).