渦巻き
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 渦巻き
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)
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
巻
9 strokes
Frequency: 944
JLPT N2
Grade 6
Meanings
scroll
volume
book
part
roll up
wind up
tie
coil
counter for texts (or book scrolls)
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カン
ケン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ま.く
まき
ま.き
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