波
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 波
1
wave; billow; ripple; breaker; swell
Examples
くだける波が泡を作った。
The breaking waves formed foam.
2
Idiomatic expression
ups and downs
3
(something) advancing step by step; (something) surging forward inopposably; succession of changes
4
Art, aesthetics
tendency; (new) wave
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
浪
10 strokes
Frequency: 1508
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
wandering
waves
billows
reckless
unrestrained
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ロウ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
なに
なみ
濤
17 strokes
Meanings
waves
billows
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
トウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
なみ
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