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渦
uzu
Description
「渦」は、水や空気などがくるくる回りながら流れるところを表す言葉です。
"渦" refers to a place where water or air flows while swirling around.
人がたくさん集まって混乱している様子を、たとえて「渦」と言うこともあります。
The state of many people gathering and causing confusion is sometimes metaphorically called a "渦".
Meanings
渦uzu
a whirlpool; swirl; vortex of water or air
川の中に大きな渦ができた。
A large whirlpool formed in the river.
渦uzu
a swirl or whirl of activity, emotion, or confusion
彼は事件の渦に巻き込まれた。
He was caught up in the swirl of the incident.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
often used figuratively in 渦に巻き込まれる, meaning to get caught up in trouble or turmoil.
- Reading
also read うず in compounds like 渦巻き (uzumaki, spiral).
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