Word details

波打つ

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 波打つ.

Dictionary

Entry

波打つ波うつみうIntransitiveGodan verbFreq #9252
1

to dash against (of waves); to billow; to roll

2

to wave (e.g. in the wind); to heave; to pound (of a heart); to undulate

Examples
彼女は胸を波打たせた
She heaved her chest.

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

strike, hit, knock, pound, dozen

5 strokesFrequency 239JLPT N2Grade 3

On

ダース

Kun

う.つう.ち-ぶ.つ

Nanori

うち

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