“Swirl” or “Vortex” in Japanese kanji, and the Stroke Order and Meanings of Kanji “渦”
Japanese Jouyou-kanji “渦” means “Whirlpool”, “Eddy” or “Maelstrom” etc.

Jouyou Kanji “渦”

Jouyou Kanji “渦” Stroke Order
| Stroke # |
12 Strokes |
| On-Yomi |
か(ka) |
| Kun-Yomi |
うず(uzu) |
| Meanings |
Swirls |
| A river name(渦水) in China |
Kanji words which contain Kanji “渦”, and their meanings
| Words |
Meanings |
| 渦潮(うずしお-u zu shi o) |
Whirling tides, Whirlpool, Whirling waves, Eddying current |
| 渦巻き(うずまき-u zu ma ki) |
Swirl, Spiral, Whirlpool, Maelstrom, Vortex, Eddy |
| 渦中(かちゅう-ka chu u) |
① In a whirpool, ② Being involved in a trouble |
| 渦紋(かもん-ka mo n) |
Whirlpool design |
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