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波
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).
What does 波 mean?
| Kanji | 波 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | wave |
| Readings | は, なみ |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 波
波 is read は or なみ depending on the word.
Example words with 波
| Example | 波音 (sound of waves) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14