波
Kanji · N2
波 / waves
Kanji for waves, billows, or Poland.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ハ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | なみ | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
波 carries the meaning waves, billows, or Poland.
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Common compounds with 波
超音波ちょうおんぱultrasonic waves / ultrasound
荒波あらなみraging waves / stormy seas
波紋はもんripple / ring on the water
津波つなみtsunami / tidal wave
電波でんぱradio wave / reception / signal
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