波紋
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 波紋
1
ripple; ring on the water
Examples
石が池に波紋を描いた。
The stone started ripples in the pond.
2
repercussions
3
Music
Japanese slit drum; instrument made of iron with slits on top; makes a rippling sound
Kanji in this Word
波
8 strokes
Frequency: 740
JLPT N2
Grade 3
Meanings
waves
billows
Poland
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ハ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
なみ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
ひら
みな
みなみ
わ
紋
10 strokes
Frequency: 1519
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
family crest
figures
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
モン
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
あや
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