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[たつ(竜)·まき(巻)]
tatsumaki
noun, no adjective

Alternate Written Forms:

[たつ(竜)·ま(巻)·き]
tatsumaki
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Root Words:

[たつ(竜) + まき(巻)]
tatsu + maki

English Meaning(s) for 竜巻

noun, no adjective
  1. tornado; waterspout
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Definition and Synonyms for 竜巻

Tornado a localized and violently destructive windstorm occurring over land characterized by a funnel-shaped cloud extending toward the ground
Synonyms: トルネード, 嵐, 旋風, 竜巻, 颶風

Meanings for each kanji in 竜巻

» dragon; imperial
» scroll; volume; book; part; roll up; wind up; tie; coil; counter for texts (or book scrolls)

Categories 竜巻 is a member of

Cyclone a violent rotating windstorm
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Sample Sentences for 竜巻

The tornado destroyed the whole village.
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There was a tornado in the village.
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