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波紋

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 波紋

もん
Noun
Freq #12708
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

8 strokes
Frequency: 740
JLPT N2
Grade 3

Meanings

waves
billows
Poland

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
なみ
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
ひら
みな
みなみ
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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