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[せん()·ぷう()]
senpuu
noun

Alternate Written Forms:

[つむじ()·かぜ()]
tsumujikaze
[つむじかぜ()]
tsumujikaze
[つじ()·かぜ()]
tsujikaze
[つじ()·かぜ()]
tsujikaze
[つじかぜ()]
tsujikaze

English Meaning(s) for 旋風

noun
  1. whirlwind
  2. sensation; commotion; hullabaloo

Definition and Synonyms for 旋風

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, , 旋風, 竜巻, 颶風
Whirlwind a more or less vertical column of air whirling around itself as it moves over the surface of the Earth
Synonyms: 旋風
Sensation a state of widespread public excitement and interest
Synonyms: センセーション, 旋風, 波乱, 波紋

Meanings for each kanji in 旋風

» rotation; go around
» wind; air; style; manner

Categories 旋風 is a member of

Cyclone a violent rotating windstorm
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Windstorm a storm consisting of violent winds
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Excitement the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up
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Sample Sentences for 旋風

I'm sure she'll cause a stir in the Tokyo fashion world.

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