387.波

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波

1. Meaning and Reading

  • wave, ripple
  • Onyomi : は
  • Kunyomi : なみ

2. Kanji Explanation

  • 皮 : leather
  • 氵 : water

A piece of leather (皮) washed in by water (氵), symbolizing a ‘wave’.

波 kanji meaning and mnemonic illustration

3. Example Words

津波 つなみ
tsunami, tidal wave

A tsunami struck the town.

波長 はちょう
wavelength

Measure the wavelength of light.