JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
渦 — whirlpool
- Reading
- カ・うず
- Meaning
- whirlpool; eddy; vortex
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
渦 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is カ・うず and it means whirlpool; eddy; vortex. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
渦 appears in everyday japanese words such as 渦 (swirl).
Japanese words containing 渦
Frequently asked questions
What does 渦 mean in Japanese?
渦 means whirlpool; eddy; vortex in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 渦 read?
渦 is read カ・うず. Reading it inside real words — 渦 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 渦 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 渦 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 渦 in a word?
A common word containing 渦 is 渦 (うず) — "swirl". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 渦 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 渦 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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