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aftereffects; repercussions; aftermath
The lingering effects or consequences of an event, especially a negative or disruptive one. Originally referred to waves continuing after a storm has passed.
台風の余波で海が荒れている。
The sea is rough from the aftereffects of the typhoon.
不祥事の余波が続いている。
The repercussions of the scandal continue.
世界的な金融危機の余波を受けて、国内の景気も悪化した。
Affected by the repercussions of the global financial crisis, the domestic economy also deteriorated.
Originally a maritime term for waves that remain after a storm (余 = remaining, 波 = wave). Now primarily used figuratively for the lingering effects of events, crises, or disturbances. The word implies that the main event has passed but its effects linger.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 余波を受ける — to be affected by the repercussions
- 余波が広がる — the aftereffects spread
- 余波が続く — the repercussions continue
- 台風の余波 — aftereffects of a typhoon
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 影響 — influence, effect; broader and more neutral, not limited to aftermath
- 波紋 — ripples; used figuratively for spreading consequences, especially in social/political contexts
- 後遺症 — aftereffects (medical); lingering symptoms after illness or injury