wave in Japanese
wave in Japanese is 波, 周波, 揺れる — wave means a moving ridge on the surface of water, especially the sea.
wave in Japanese
波
Pronounced: nami
A moving disturbance in the level of a body of liquid; an undulation.
周波
Pronounced: shuuha
A moving disturbance in the level of a body of liquid; an undulation.
揺れる
Pronounced: yureru
振り動かす
Pronounced: furiugokasu
(transitive, metonymic) To call attention to, or give a direction or command to, by a waving motion, as of the hand; to signify by waving; to beckon; to signal; to indicate.
振る
Pronounced: furu
(transitive, metonymic) To call attention to, or give a direction or command to, by a waving motion, as of the hand; to signify by waving; to beckon; to signal; to indicate.
揺する
Pronounced: yusuru
(transitive, metonymic) To call attention to, or give a direction or command to, by a waving motion, as of the hand; to signify by waving; to beckon; to signal; to indicate.
What does "wave" mean?
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noun A moving ridge on the surface of water, especially the sea.
"Big waves crashed against the rocks during the storm."
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noun A moving disturbance that carries energy, such as sound, light, or radio signals.
"Sound waves travel faster through water than through air."
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noun A sudden but temporary surge or increase in something.
"A wave of applause swept through the crowd."
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verb To move your hand back and forth, usually to greet someone or say goodbye.
"She waved to her friends across the street."
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wave in a sentence
- Big waves crashed against the rocks during the storm.
- The children jumped over each small wave as it rolled up the beach.
- Sound waves travel faster through water than through air.
- Radio waves carry the signal from the transmitter to your car.
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What is "wave" in Japanese?
"wave" in Japanese is 波, 周波, 揺れる. wave means: A moving ridge on the surface of water, especially the sea.
How do you pronounce 波?
"wave" in Japanese is 波, pronounced "nami".
How do you use "wave" in a sentence?
Example: "Big waves crashed against the rocks during the storm." In Japanese, "wave" is 波, 周波, 揺れる.
Are there other ways to say "wave" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 6 translations listed for "wave": 波, 周波, 揺れる, 振り動かす, 振る, 揺する.
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