JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
波 — waves
- Reading
- ハ・なみ
- Meaning
- waves; billows; Poland
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
波 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is ハ・なみ and it means waves; billows; Poland. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
波 appears in everyday japanese words such as 波 (wave), 津波 (tsunami) and 短波 (short wave).
Japanese words containing 波
Frequently asked questions
What does 波 mean in Japanese?
波 means waves; billows; Poland in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 波 read?
波 is read ハ・なみ. Reading it inside real words — 波 and 津波 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 波 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 波 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 波 in a word?
A common word containing 波 is 波 (なみ) — "wave". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 波 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 波 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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