波浪
Meanings
1
waves; billows; surge
Often used in formal, technical, or literary contexts for ocean waves or large swells, such as in weather reports or nautical descriptions.
A high-wave advisory has been issued, so please stay away from the sea.
As the typhoon approaches, waves are expected to rise along the coast.
Usage patterns
- 波浪が高いthe waves/surge are high
The waves are getting high offshore.
- 波浪に警戒するto be on alert for rough seas/waves
Residents along the coast were urged to be on alert for rough seas.
- 波浪の影響で〈事〉due to the effects of rough seas/waves
The ferry was cancelled due to rough seas.
- 波浪警報が発表されるa high-wave/storm-surge warning is issued
The Meteorological Agency issued a high-wave warning.