noun
golden waves; moonlight on waves
Literary or poetic term for moonlight reflecting off the surface of water, creating the appearance of golden waves. Not used in everyday conversation.
月明かりが海面に金波を描いていた。
The moonlight painted golden waves on the sea.
「金波」は、月の光が波にきらめく様子を表す雅語だ。
金波 is an elegant word that describes the shimmering of moonlight on the waves.