Meaning

Primary

Whirlpool

Alternatives

Eddy, Vortex

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well.

Reading

うず
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

Since this word is made up of a single kanji, it probably uses the kun'yomi reading. You did not learn this meaning, so here's a mnemonic to help you to remember:

There are lots of whirlpools at the uni zoo (うず). Unis really like being spun around in whirlpools, so when you go to the zoo to see them look out for the tank full of them!

Context

Context Sentences

海に渦が発生するのはどうして?

Why do whirlpools appear in the ocean?

Kanji Composition