noun

  1. whirlpool, maelstrom, vortex, eddy, swirl.
  2. spiral (shape, pattern).

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
渦巻き うずまき
渦巻 うずまき

Contained Kanji Breakdown

whirlpool, eddy, vortex
うず カ (9th, N1)
water, water radical (no. 85)
さんずい
crooked mouth, evil, dishonest
カイ ケ クウ (Kentei 1)
upside-down box radical (no. 13)
キョウ ケイ (Kentei 1)
mouth
くち コウ ク (1st, N4)
scroll, volume, book
ま.く まき カン (6th, N2)
a roll
eight, eight radical (no. 12)
ハチ や はっ (1st, N5)
husband, man
フ おっと フウ (4th, N3)
large, big
ダイ おお- た (1st, N5)
one, one radical (no.1)
イチ いっ ひと- (1st, N5)
person
ひと ニン ジン (1st, N5)
self
コ おのれ キ (6th, N1)