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渦
On'yomi
カ
KA
Kun'yomi
うず
uzu
whirlpool · eddy · vortex
Details
Stroke Order
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Component Breakdown
渦=
氵咼
water + 咼
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of water and phonetic. Water swirling.
Symbolism
Whirlpool, chaos, involvement. Represents rotating force.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Power of whirlpool
Words & Expressions
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
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?
Yes. 渦 (whirlpool, eddy, vortex) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.