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渦

渦 — whirlpool, eddy, vortex

Learn the correct stroke order for 渦 (whirlpool), a 12-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school12 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)カka
Kun'yomi (訓読み)うずuzu
Strokes12
Radical水
Frequency#1789
Meaningswhirlpool, eddy, vortex

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

Practice writing each stroke in the correct order and direction. Start from the green dot.

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Common Words

渦中かちゅうvortex; maelstrom; whirlpoolnoun
渦うずwhirlpool; swirl; eddynoun
渦巻きうずまきwhirlpool; maelstrom; vortexnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 渦 (whirlpool) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 12 strokes with radical 水.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 渦 is #1789, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

渦中かちゅう — vortex; maelstrom; whirlpool
渦うず — whirlpool; swirl; eddy
渦巻きうずまき — whirlpool; maelstrom; vortex

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 渦 have?

The kanji 渦 (whirlpool) has 12 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 渦?

渦 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 渦 mean?

渦 means: whirlpool, eddy, vortex. On'yomi readings: カ. Kun'yomi readings: うず.

What JLPT level is 渦?

渦 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.