Whirlpool - Uzumaki

Japanese: 渦巻 - うずまき

〘noun〙① To swirl. A swirling water current. ※Gosen (c. 951-953), Miscellaneous 3, 1239, "Even though I stop and look at the swirls of the waterfall, I still come to seek out the world's joys (author unknown)"② A swirling pattern or shape. ※Ehon (1930), Nagai Tatsuo, "Various swirls of fingerprints on the pads of one's thumb"③ Figuratively, the dizzying movement of things. Also, an annoying phenomenon. ※Inaka Kyoshi (1909), Tayama Katai, 48, "In the midst of the chaotic whirlpools of war"④ A type of confectionery. Wheat flour mixed with eggs and sugar is baked thin, wrapped in bean paste, rolled up, and sliced. ※Kakushihon Ukiyodoko (1813-23), first entry: "Imasaka Uzumaki Kanokomochi" ⑤ Abbreviation of " Uzumaki Komon (Swirl Komon)". ※Tangihon Hakkei Kikidorihomon (1754), second entry: " Uzumaki is called Kamezo Komon (abbreviation)". ⑥ Name of a crest. ⑦ A type of fishing hook.

Uzu-ma/ kuuzu... [Whirlpool]

〘Self-Ka 5 (4)〙① Water, smoke, etc. move in a swirling motion. ※Shui (c. 1005-07), Miscellaneous, 489: "Looking at the swirling waters of the river, I wonder if the jewels are scattering and scattering like a floating boat (Kakinomoto no Hitomaro)"② A large number of people are fighting each other. They are crowded together. ※Gikeiki (middle Muromachi period), 5: "He took advantage of the opportunity to see his disciples swirling around him, and shot them away one after another ."③ They take on a whirlpool-like shape. ※Futari Nyobo (1891-92), Ozaki Koyo, 1: "Her hair is thick, and her hair has a tendency to curl in a swirling motion ."④ Figuratively, emotions, etc. move violently. ※Daily Funerals (1953), Takahashi Kazumi: "Sinister rivalries and jealousy are swirling around."

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Japanese:

〘名〙① 渦を巻くこと。渦巻く水流。※後撰（951‐953頃）雑三・一二三九「滝つせのうづまきごとにとめくれど猶尋ねくる世のうきめ哉〈よみ人しらず〉」② 渦を巻いている模様や形。※絵本（1930）〈永井龍男〉「様々な親指の腹の指紋のうづまきが」③ 比喩的に、物事のめまぐるしい動き。また、わずらわしい現象。※田舎教師（1909）〈田山花袋〉四八「其の混乱した戦争の巴渦(ウズマキ)の中」④ 菓子の一種。小麦粉に鶏卵、砂糖をまぜて薄く焼き、餡を包み、巻いて輪切りにしたもの。※滑稽本・浮世床（1813‐23）初「いまさか渦巻(ウズマキ)かのこもち」⑤ 「うずまきこもん（渦巻小紋）」の略。※談義本・八景聞取法問（1754）二「渦巻(ウヅマキ)をば亀蔵小紋〈略〉と名付けて」⑥ 紋所の名。⑦ 釣り用の毛針の一種。

うず‐ま・くうづ‥【渦巻】

〘自カ五（四）〙① 水、煙などが渦を巻いて動く。※拾遺（1005‐07頃か）雑上・四八九「河のせのうづまく見れば玉もかるちりみだれたるかはの舟かも〈柿本人麻呂〉」② 大勢の人たちがもみあう。ひしめきあう。※義経記（室町中か）五「その門弟とうずまいたらんずる隙を守(まぼ)りて、散々に射払ひて」③ 渦のような形になる。※二人女房（1891‐92）〈尾崎紅葉〉上「髪は濃く、毛頭(けさき)渦巻(ウヅマ)く癖あり」④ 比喩的に、感情などが激しく動く。※日々の葬祭（1953）〈高橋和巳〉「陰険な抗争と嫉視が渦巻いている」

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