JLPT N1 Advanced
渦
A swirling whirlpool or vortex, used literally for fluids or figuratively for overwhelming chaos.
Readings
1 Noun
Whirlpool / Vortex
Refers to the physical phenomenon of fluid or air rotating rapidly around a central axis.
Example
船 が 大きな 渦 に 巻き込まれて しまっ た 。
The ship got caught in a large whirlpool.
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2 Noun
A Whirlwind / Vortex (of emotion or chaos)
Represents a chaotic situation, commotion, or intense emotion that engulfs people like a physical vortex.
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