渦
whirlpool, eddy
JLPT N1 12 strokes
- Kun'yomi
- うず
- On'yomi
- カ
渦 means "whirlpool, eddy". It is a JLPT N1 kanji written in 12 strokes. It is read うず in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and カ in compounds (on'yomi). It is taught beyond elementary school (junior high and up).
Stroke order & writing
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Common questions
- What does the kanji 渦 mean?
- 渦 means "whirlpool, eddy". It is a JLPT N1 kanji.
- How many strokes does 渦 have?
- 渦 is written in 12 strokes.
- How is 渦 read?
- It is read うず in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and カ in compounds (on'yomi).
- What JLPT level is 渦?
- 渦 is a JLPT N1 kanji.