incoming wave; surf; swash
Refers to a wave approaching the shore, often contrasted with 引き波 (outgoing wave). Used in coastal, surfing, and oceanographic contexts.
See also: 引き波
寄せ波が砂浜に打ち寄せる。
The incoming waves wash up onto the sandy beach.
サーファーは寄せ波を待っている。
The surfers are waiting for the incoming waves.
Standard kanji spelling. 寄せ (incoming) + 波 (wave).
Abbreviated kanji form; less common than 寄せ波.
Compound of 寄せ (yose, 'incoming', from 寄せる 'to approach') and 波 (nami, 'wave').