渦巻く

うずまく

Meanings

1. Godan verb, Intransitive to whirl; to eddy; to swirl; to curl (of smoke)
2. to whirl around (of feelings, thoughts, etc.); to swirl around; to surge

Kanji

• 渦 whirlpool. Read as うず.
• 巻 roll. Read as まく.

Example sentences

• まぁ実際問題、そんな噂が渦巻く中でよく部活が存続してると思うぜ。
  Well, for the practical problem, in the midst of those rumours flying around I'm surprised they've been able to keep that club running.
• トムとメリーがデートしているという噂が数週間渦巻いている。
  Rumors that Tom and Mary are dating have been swirling for weeks.

Common phrases

• 不満が渦巻く
• 感情が渦巻く
• 欲望が渦巻く

Words containing 渦巻く

• 渦巻き形 (うずまきがた) spiral (shape)
• 渦巻き模様 (うずまきもよう) spiral pattern
• 渦巻きポンプ (うずまきポンプ) centrifugal pump

And 2 more.

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