波浪(はろう)

はろう
noun
waves; ocean waves; rough seas
formalweathergeography
1. waves; ocean waves; rough seas
Large waves on the ocean, especially those caused by wind. A formal or technical term commonly used in weather reports and maritime contexts.
波浪警報(はろうけいほう)が出(で)ている。
A high wave warning has been issued.
台風(たいふう)の影響(えいきょう)で波浪(はろう)が高(たか)くなっている。
The waves are high due to the typhoon.
波浪注意報(はろうちゅういほう)が発令(はつれい)されたため、漁船(ぎょせん)は出港(しゅっこう)を見合(みあ)わせた。
Because a wave advisory was issued, the fishing boats postponed their departure.

Usage

Most commonly encountered in weather reports as 波浪警報(はろうけいほう) (high wave warning) or 波浪注意報(はろうちゅういほう) (wave advisory). In everyday speech, 波(なみ) (waves) is more common.

Common collocations

  • 波浪警報(はろうけいほう) (high wave warning)
  • 波浪注意報(はろうちゅういほう) (wave advisory)
  • 波浪(はろう)が高(たか)い (waves are high)

Similar words

Related Words

Synonym: 高波(たかなみ) (more accessible)
Synonym: 波(なみ) (everyday term)
Compare: 風浪(ふうろう) (wind-driven waves)
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Added 2026.3.20 15:50 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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