Word details

波に乗る

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 波に乗る.

Dictionary

Entry

波に乗るなみにのるExpressionGodan verbFreq #36664
1

Idiomatic expression

to go with the flow; to go with the times

Examples
彼は自粛の波に乗らなかった
He refused to exercise self-restraint.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

waves, billows, Poland

8 strokesFrequency 740JLPT N2Grade 3

On

Kun

なみ

Nanori

ひらみなみなみ

ride, power, multiplication, record, counter for vehicles, board, mount, join

9 strokesFrequency 377JLPT N3Grade 3

On

ジョウショウ

Kun

の.る-の.りの.せる

Nanori

のり

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