渦
Kanji · N1
渦 / whirlpool
Kanji for whirlpool, eddy, or vortex.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | カ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | うず | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
渦 carries the meaning whirlpool, eddy, or vortex.
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Common compounds with 渦
渦中かちゅうvortex / maelstrom / whirlpool
渦うずwhirlpool / swirl / eddy
渦巻きうずまきwhirlpool / maelstrom / vortex
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