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English to Japanese Dictionary

whirlwind Meaning in Japanese (whirlwind 英語 意味)

つむじ風, 旋風
類語:竜巻
つむじ風 in English:whirlwind
IPA:t͡sɯmɯd͡ʑi̥ka̠ze̞
Phonetic:つむじかぜ
Quick Answer • 要約

whirlwind の日本語の意味は「つむじ風, 旋風」です。 (渦巻くように激しく回転しながら進む風。しばしば砂や塵を巻き上げる。)

Definitions of Whirlwind

  1. 1
    noun
    つむじ風

    A whirlwind is a column of air moving rapidly around and around, often carrying dust or sand.

    渦巻くように激しく回転しながら進む風。しばしば砂や塵を巻き上げる。

  2. 2
    noun
    旋風

    Figuratively, a whirlwind refers to a situation or series of events that happens very quickly and unexpectedly, often causing confusion.

    比喩的に、非常に速く予期せず起こり、しばしば混乱を引き起こす状況や一連の出来事。

Example Sentences

casual

“The dust whirlwind swept across the desert road.”

砂塵のつむじ風が砂漠の道を吹き荒れた。

casual

“Their romance was a whirlwind of passion and adventure.”

彼らのロマンスは情熱と冒険の旋風だった。

Synonyms (類語)

In Japanese:

竜巻旋風

In English:

Inflected Word Forms

adjectivewhirlwind

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

whirlwind romancecollocation

A very intense and fast-paced romantic relationship.

whirlwind tourcollocation

A very quick and busy trip to many places.