余 波(よは)

よは

noun

aftereffects; repercussions; ripple effects

written

1. 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(たいふう)の余波(よは)で海(うみ)が荒(あ)れている。

The sea is rough from the aftereffects of the typhoon.

不祥事(ふしょうじ)の余波(よは)が続(つづ)いている。

The repercussions of the scandal continue.

世界的(せかいてき)な金融(きんゆう)危機(きき)の余波(よは)を受(う)けて、国内(こくない)の景気(けいき)も悪化(あっか)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(よ) = remaining, 波(なみ) = 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(よは)を受(う)ける — to be affected by the repercussions
余波(よは)が広(ひろ)がる — the aftereffects spread
余波(よは)が続(つづ)く — the repercussions continue
台風(たいふう)の余波(よは) — aftereffects of a typhoon

Similar words

影響(えいきょう) — influence, effect; broader and more neutral, not limited to aftermath
波紋(はもん) — ripples; used figuratively for spreading consequences, especially in social/political contexts
後遺症(こういしょう) — aftereffects (medical); lingering symptoms after illness or injury

Related Words

Compare: 影響(えいきょう) (influence, effect)

Compare: 波紋(はもん) (ripples)

Compare: 後遺症(こういしょう) (aftereffects)

Compare: 衝撃波(しょうげきは) (shock wave)

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Added 2026.3.26 10:20 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01

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