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JLPT N212画 · 12 strokesradical 水freq #1500

wave, billow

On'yomi (音読み)

  • ロウ

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

  • なみ

Mnemonic

As the water component swells, it creates a wave that billows and flows, crashing with the power of a roaring ocean.

About this kanji

The kanji 浪 (ろう or なみ) primarily means "wave" or "billow". It can be used as a noun or in verb form, but it’s commonly found in compounds. For instance, 波浪 (はろう) means "waves" and is often used in contexts like weather reports or oceanic discussions. Another example is 浪費 (ろうひ), which translates to "waste" and refers to the act of wasting resources or time. Additionally, 浪客 (ろうかく) means "wanderer," describing someone who travels without a fixed destination. When using 浪, keep in mind that its connotations of movement and fluidity can be reflected in various contexts.

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Example sentences

  • 海の浪は高くなってきた。

    The ocean waves have become high.

Meanings across languages

English
wave, billow
Tiếng Việt
làn sóng, gợn sóng
日本語
波, 波浪
한국어
파도
中文
波浪
id
ombak
th
คลื่น
es
ola
fr
vague
de
Welle
pt
onda

Common compounds

  • 波浪はろうwaves, billows
  • 浪費ろうひwaste, squandering
  • 浪客ろうかくwanderer, drifter

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