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引き波 【ひきなみ】
- [n] backwash; rip current; undertow
- [n] stern wave
- [n] drawback (of a tsunami, i.e. when a wave trough reaches land before a crest)
Kanji in this word:
| Kanji | Meanings | On Readings | Kun Readings | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 引 | Pull, Tug, Jerk, Admit, Install, Quote, Refer To | イン | ひ.く, ひ.き, ひ.き-, -び.き, ひ.ける | 2 |
| 波 | Waves, Billows, Poland | ハ | なみ | 3 |