VocabJLPT N4
wave
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. wave
  2. 2. billow
  3. 3. ups and downs
  4. 4. (something) advancing step by step
This noun means "wave," referring to the ripples or large swells of water seen in the ocean, a lake, or a river. It can also be used metaphorically to describe a wave of emotion, change, or influence in society.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

I whispered to myself, "Another wave of anxiety."

Sentence 2

Wait, was that last wave huge or was it just me?

Sentence 3

Why are the waves so big today?

Sentence 4

I can't believe another wave of anxiety is hitting me today!

Sentence 5

Hey, doesn't the sound of waves kind of sound like rain?