丸める

まるめる

to make round, to roll up, to curl up

JLPT N1

Details

Part of Speech:
Ichidan verb, Transitive verb
Romaji:
marumeru

Example Sentences

彼は恥ずかしさのあまり、背中を丸めてうつむいた。

He curled his back and looked down, overwhelmed with embarrassment.

猫が驚くと、すぐに体を丸めて防御姿勢をとる。

When cats get startled, they immediately curl up their bodies into a defensive posture.