This is the 8276th most frequent Japanese word.
廻
"廻" means "circle," "rotation," or "to go around."
The word '廻' here is used to describe the rotation or circular motion of the clock hands.
時計が静かに廻ります。
The clock quietly rotates.
In this context, '廻' conveys the idea of moving around a place or region, suggesting a circular or repetitive motion.
彼は町を何度も廻った。
He went around the town multiple times.
Here, '廻' is metaphorically illustrating the idea of approaching or thinking about something from various angles, akin to turning something around.