小こ波なみ

noun

ripple; wavelet

Refers to a small wave or ripple on the surface of water. Often used in descriptions of calm water or gentle movement.

• 風かぜがやんで、湖こ面めんには小こ波なみが立たつだけだった。

  The wind died down, and only ripples formed on the lake surface.

• 小こ波なみが静しずかに岸きしに打うち寄よせていた。

  Small waves were gently lapping against the shore.