Word details

渦巻き

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 渦巻き.

Dictionary

Entry

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)

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

whirlpool, eddy, vortex

12 strokesFrequency 1,789JLPT N1Grade 8

On

Kun

うず

scroll, volume, book, part, roll up, wind up, tie, coil, counter for texts (or book scrolls)

9 strokesFrequency 944JLPT N2Grade 6

On

カンケン

Kun

ま.くまきま.き

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