N3

meaning and readings

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Kanji

N3
Meaning
wave, wave
Onyomi
Kunyomi
なみ
Formula
波 = 氵 + 皮。

Story

波 is analyzed as a combination of 氵 (water), 皮 (leather blood) and denotes wave, wave.

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This kanji belongs to JLPT N3.

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