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渦
渦
12 strokes
Frequency: 1789
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

whirlpool
eddy
vortex

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
うず

Common Words

渦
うず
Noun
Freq #5016
1

whirlpool; swirl; eddy; vortex; maelstrom

渦巻く
うずまく
Godan verb
Intransitive
Freq #5234
1

to whirl; to eddy; to swirl; to curl (of smoke)

Examples
まぁ実際問題、そんな噂が渦巻く中でよく部活が存続してると思うぜ。
Well, for the practical problem, in the midst of those rumours flying around I'm surprised they've been able to keep that club running.
2

to whirl around (of feelings, thoughts, etc.); to swirl around; to surge

渦中
かちゅう
Noun
Freq #19010
1

vortex; maelstrom; whirlpool

2

Nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

(in the middle of a) scandal; controversy; quarrel; turmoil

渦巻き
渦巻
うずまき
Noun
Freq #39588
1

whirlpool; maelstrom; vortex; eddy; swirl

Examples
大きな渦巻きと急流があります。
It has a big whirlpool and a strong current.
2

spiral (shape, pattern)

渦潮
うずしお
Noun
Freq #61039
1

whirling tides

戦渦
せんか
Noun
Freq #87229
1

chaos of war; war turmoil

渦状
かじょう
Noun
～の Adj.
Freq #91270
1

spiral

笑いの渦
わらいのうず
Expression
Noun
Freq #97973
1

clamor of laughter

渦動
かどう
Noun
Freq #101938
1

vortex

渦巻き模様
うずまき模様
渦巻模様
うずまきもよう
Noun
Freq #102865
1

spiral pattern

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