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波

nami

Description

「波」は、海や湖の水が上下に動いて作る形のことです。

"波" refers to the shape created by the up and down movement of water in the sea or a lake.

音や光、気持ちの動きにも「波」という言葉を使うことがあります。

The word "波" is also used for movements of sound, light, or feelings.

Meanings

波nami

a wave of water on the sea or a lake

今日は海の波が高いです。

The sea waves are high today.

波nami

a wave-like movement or fluctuation of something

気持ちに波があって、集中できない。

My feelings are up and down, so I can't concentrate.

波ha

wave in physics, such as sound or light waves

音は波として伝わります。

Sound travels as waves.

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Notes

  • Reading

    read "nami" for water/emotional waves, but "ha" in scientific compounds like 電波 and 音波.

  • Nuance

    波がある often describes ups and downs in mood, performance, or condition.

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