Word details

波立つ

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 波立つ.

Dictionary

Entry

波立つみだIntransitiveGodan verbFreq #24807
1

to be choppy (of waves); to be rough; to run high; to billow; to swell; to ripple

Examples
ボートは波立つ水の上で揺れ動いた。
The boat danced on the choppy water.
2

to wave (e.g. in the wind); to beat fast (of a heart)

3

to be in turmoil; to be in discord; to have troubles; to experience problems

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

stand up, rise, set up, erect

5 strokesFrequency 58JLPT N4Grade 1

On

リツリュウリットル

Kun

た.つ-た.つた.ち-た.てる-た.てるた.て-たて--た.て-だ.て-だ.てる

Nanori

たちたったつだてつい

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