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whirlpool, eddy

JLPT N1 12 strokes
Kun'yomi
うず
On'yomi

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).

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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.