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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

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Kanji that share parts with 波.