波 — wave

Grade 3は, なみ

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波 (readings: は, なみ; Japanese kanji) means “wave”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 波音 (sound of waves).

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What does 波 mean?

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Kanji	波
Meaning	wave
Readings	は, なみ
Grade	Grade 3 (Medium)
Curriculum	Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school
Example	波音 (sound of waves)

How to read 波

波 is read は or なみ depending on the word.

Words with 波

波音tiếng sóng
津波sóng thần

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Updated: 2026-08-09