Word details

渦巻く

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

Dictionary

Entry

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

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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