Quick answer
波 is the kanji for "Waves". A common reading is なみ (nami). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Waves
Also : Poland · Billows
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
The kanji 波 represents 'WAVES'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of waves.
On-reading: は — remember this sound by associating it with waves. Kun-reading: なみ.
Example Sentences
海の波が激しくて、今日は泳ぐのは危険だと言われました。
うみのなみがはげしくて、きょうはおよぐのはきけんだといわれました。
The ocean waves are rough, and I was told it's dangerous to swim today.
新しい技術の波が産業構造を大きく変えています。
あたらしいぎじゅつのなみがさんぎょうこうぞうをおおきくかえています。
The wave of new technology is greatly changing the industrial structure.
Vocabulary using 波
Learn 波 with Spaced Repetition
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