渦巻く
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 渦巻く
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
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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