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竜巻

tatsumaki

Description

竜巻は、とても強い風がぐるぐる回りながら地面から空へのびる自然の現象です。

A 竜巻 is a natural phenomenon where very strong winds spin around and extend from the ground to the sky.

竜巻は家や木をこわすことがあるので、とても危ないです。

A 竜巻 is very dangerous because it can destroy houses and trees.

Meanings

竜巻tatsumaki

tornado; whirlwind

昨日、大きな竜巻が町を通りました。

A large tornado passed through the town yesterday.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    竜 (dragon) + 巻 (from 巻く, to coil) — literally a 'coiling dragon' shape.

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