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渦
On'yomi
カ
KA
Kun'yomi
うず
uzu
whirlpool · eddy · vortex
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes12
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of water and phonetic. Water swirling.
Symbolism
Whirlpool, chaos, involvement. Represents rotating force.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Power of whirlpool
Component Breakdown
渦=
氵咼
water + 咼
Words & Expressions
Words written with 渦
渦中かちゅうvortex
Four-Character Compounds
渦中の人
かちゅうのひと
The person at the center of the storm; Someone caught up in a controversy
Anime & Manga
NARUTO-ナルト-外伝 ～渦の中のつむじ風～
Naruto: The Whorl Within the Spiral
A well-known work with 渦 in its Japanese title.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 渦 mean in Japanese?
渦 means whirlpool, eddy, vortex.
How do you read 渦?
On'yomi: カ (KA). Kun'yomi: うず (uzu).
How many strokes does 渦 have?
渦 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 水 (water).
Is 渦 a good kanji for a tattoo?
渦 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means whirlpool, eddy, vortex. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.