JLPT N1

whirlpool; vortex; eddy

Item 319 of 642 | 12 strokes | Radical: 氵 (water)

Readings

On'yomi
Kun'yomiうず

Mnemonic

WATER spinning in a powerful WHIRLPOOL vortex.

Example Words

渦 (うず) whirlpool
渦中 (かちゅう) in the midst
渦巻き (うずまき) spiral