whirlpool, eddy, vortex

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NounFreq #5016
1

whirlpool; swirl; eddy; vortex; maelstrom

渦巻くずまIntransitiveGodan verbFreq #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

渦中ちゅうNounFreq #19010
1

vortex; maelstrom; whirlpool

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Nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

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

渦巻き渦巻まきNounFreq #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)

渦潮ずしおNounFreq #61039
1

whirling tides

戦渦んかNounFreq #87229
1

chaos of war; war turmoil

渦状じょうNoun~の Adj.Freq #91270
1

spiral

笑いの渦わらいのうずNounExpressionFreq #97973
1

clamor of laughter

渦動どうNounFreq #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NounFreq #102865
1

spiral pattern

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