渦中
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 渦中
1
vortex; maelstrom; whirlpool
2
Nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
(in the middle of a) scandal; controversy; quarrel; turmoil
Kanji in this Word
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
中
4 strokes
Frequency: 11
JLPT N4
Grade 1
Meanings
in
inside
middle
mean
center
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
チュウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
なか
うち
あた.る
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
あたる
かなえ
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