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What is the Kanji for 'Wave'? | 波

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Wave', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Wave' is 波.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Wave

    Reading

    kunyomiなみ

    nami

    onyomi

    ha

    Parts

    Water (水)Skin

    Example Word

    波: wave. The Japanese noun '波 (なみ)' means 'wave'. This word is primarily used to describe the physical waves of water, such as ocean waves. However, it can also be used metaphorically to describe waves in other contexts, such as sound waves or emotional waves. For example: The waves are high today「今日は波が高い」(きょうはなみがたかい). I can hear the sound of the waves「波の音が聞こえる」(なみのおとがきこえる). In a metaphorical sense, it can describe fluctuations, such as 'a wave of emotions'「感情の波」(かんじょうのなみ).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    8

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    531

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    radical

    Meaning

    Water

    Radical Form Of

    kanji

    Meaning

    Skin

As Part Of Other Kanji

This kanji appears as part of one other kanji:

    kanji

    Meaning

    Old woman

Words Using

This kanji is used in 1 word:

    word

    Meaning

    Wave

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 111 kanji contain the part 氵 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Pond

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sea

    kanji

    Meaning

    Lively

    kanji

    Meaning

    Steam

    kanji

    Meaning

    Alcohol, Sake

    kanji

    Meaning

    Deep

    kanji

    Meaning

    Shallow

    kanji

    Meaning

    Cross, Transit

    kanji

    Meaning

    Extinguish

    kanji

    Meaning

    Decide

    kanji

    Meaning

    Overnight, Stay overnight

    kanji

    Meaning

    Pour

    kanji

    Meaning

    Fall

    kanji

    Meaning

    Swim

    kanji

    Meaning

    Flow

    kanji

    Meaning

    Wash

    kanji

    Meaning

    Cool

    kanji

    Meaning

    Weep, Cry

    kanji

    Meaning

    Wash, Rinse

    kanji

    Meaning

    China

    kanji

    Meaning

    Full

    kanji

    Meaning

    Law, Method

    kanji

    Meaning

    Finish, Settle

    kanji

    Meaning

    Decrease

    kanji

    Meaning

    Follow, Semi

    kanji

    Meaning

    Cure, Reign

    kanji

    Meaning

    Have relations with, Ford

    kanji

    Meaning

    Lake

    kanji

    Meaning

    Oil

    kanji

    Meaning

    Perform

    kanji

    Meaning

    Loose, Comic

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sweat

    kanji

    Meaning

    Warm

    kanji

    Meaning

    Ocean, Western style

    kanji

    Meaning

    Harbor, Port

    kanji

    Meaning

    Origin, Source

    kanji

    Meaning

    Mix

    kanji

    Meaning

    Float

    kanji

    湿

    Meaning

    Damp, Moist

    kanji

    Meaning

    Dirty, Dishonor

    kanji

    Meaning

    Measure, Conjecture

    kanji

    Meaning

    Fishing

    kanji

    Meaning

    Liquid

    kanji

    Meaning

    Clear, Pure

    kanji

    Meaning

    Immaculate

    kanji

    Meaning

    Beach

    kanji

    Meaning

    Open sea

    kanji

    Meaning

    Bay, Gulf

    kanji

    Meaning

    Creek, Inlet

    kanji

    Meaning

    Hot water

    kanji

    Meaning

    Situation, Condition

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sect, Faction

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sink

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sink, Drown

    kanji

    Meaning

    River

    kanji

    Meaning

    Add to, Annexed

    kanji

    Meaning

    Vague, Desert

    kanji

    Meaning

    Tear, Teardrop

    kanji

    Meaning

    Violent, Fierce

    kanji

    Meaning

    Bathe

    kanji

    沿

    Meaning

    Along

    kanji

    Meaning

    Flood, Vast

    kanji

    Meaning

    Astringent, Not going smoothly

    kanji

    Meaning

    Stagnate

    kanji

    Meaning

    Melt, Dissolve

    kanji

    Meaning

    Slide, Smooth

    kanji

    Meaning

    Ruin, Destroy

    kanji

    Meaning

    Marsh, Swamp

    kanji

    Meaning

    Lurk, Submerge

    kanji

    Meaning

    Thin, Light

    kanji

    Meaning

    Harbor, Haven

    kanji

    Meaning

    Drift

    kanji

    Meaning

    Mud, Adhere to

    kanji

    Meaning

    Voiced, Turbid

    kanji

    Meaning

    Limpid, Lucidity

    kanji

    Meaning

    Whirlpool, Eddy

    kanji

    Meaning

    Boil

    kanji

    Meaning

    Clean

    kanji

    Meaning

    Soak, Immersed

    kanji

    Meaning

    Leak

    kanji

    Meaning

    Gutter, Channel

    kanji

    Meaning

    Tide

    kanji

    Meaning

    Juice, Soup

    kanji

    Meaning

    Moisten, Watered

    kanji

    Meaning

    Wander, Billow

    kanji

    Meaning

    Thirst, Parched

    kanji

    Meaning

    Edge, Horizon

    kanji

    Meaning

    Soak, Pickle

    kanji

    Meaning

    Secrete

    kanji

    Meaning

    Overflow, Excessive

    kanji

    Meaning

    Lacquer, Varnish

    kanji

    Meaning

    Gradually, Steadily

    kanji

    Meaning

    Marsh, Muddy pond

    kanji

    Meaning

    Waterfall

    kanji

    Meaning

    Shallows, Rapids

    kanji

    Meaning

    Bubbles

    kanji

    Meaning

    Graceful

    kanji

    Meaning

    Lagoon

    kanji

    Meaning

    Valley, Ravine

    kanji

    Meaning

    Cave, Penetrate

    kanji

    Meaning

    Bay, Seaside

    kanji

    Meaning

    Nourishing

    kanji

    Meaning

    Pan

    kanji

    Meaning

    Wide, Spread out

    kanji

    Meaning

    Drown, Indulge

    kanji

    Meaning

    Fertility

    kanji

    Meaning

    Defile

    kanji

    Meaning

    Select

    kanji

    Meaning

    Well, Boil

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sand

    kanji

    Meaning

    Lewdness, Licentiousness

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 5 kanji contain the part 皮 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Tire, Exhausted

    kanji

    Meaning

    Third person pronoun, He

    kanji

    Meaning

    Incur, Be subjected to

    kanji

    Meaning

    Break, Tear

    kanji

    Meaning

    Unfold, Expose

Learn the Kanji

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

What does 波 mean?

波 means 'Wave'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Third Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N2 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.

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