波 kanji: meaning “waves”, readings and mnemonic
JLPT N28 strokes
Meaning and readings
- Meaning
- waves
- On'yomi
- ハ
- Kun'yomi
- なみ
Picture story to remember 波
Rolling waves drape the water (氵) in a white foamy pelt (皮).
Parts in this story:皮
How to write 波: stroke order
波 is written with 8 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.
Words that use 波
- 波長はちょうwavelength
- 津波つなみtsunami
Practice this kanji in the app
Review 波 with the picture story and come back to it as you forget.
Practice 波 nowRelated kanji
Kanji that share parts with 波.