波 形(はけい)

はけい

noun

waveform; wave shape

technical

1. waveform; wave shape; wave pattern

The shape or form of a wave, whether physical (sound, light, water) or as displayed on instruments and screens. Used in scientific, technical, and audio contexts.

音(おと)の波形(はけい)を表示(ひょうじ)する。

To display the sound waveform.

心電図(しんでんず)の波形(はけい)に異常(いじょう)はない。

There are no abnormalities in the ECG waveform.

このソフトを使(つか)えば、録音(ろくおん)した音声(おんせい)の波形(はけい)を細(こま)かく編集(へんしゅう)できる。

With this software, you can edit the waveform of recorded audio in detail.

A compound of 波(なみ) (wave) and 形(かたち) (shape). While the component kanji have native Japanese readings, this word uses the on'yomi readings. Commonly encountered in science, engineering, music production, and medical contexts.

Common collocations

波形(はけい)を表示(ひょうじ)する — to display a waveform
波形(はけい)を分析(ぶんせき)する — to analyze a waveform
波形(はけい)編集(へんしゅう) — waveform editing
正弦波(せいげんは)波形(はけい) — sine waveform
心電図(しんでんず)の波形(はけい) — ECG waveform

Similar words

波(なみ) — wave; the physical wave itself, not its shape or graphical representation
波長(はちょう) — wavelength; the distance between wave peaks, a measurement rather than a shape
周波数(しゅうはすう) — frequency; how often a wave cycles, not its visual form

Related Words

Compare: 波長(はちょう) (wavelength)

Compare: 周波数(しゅうはすう) (frequency)

Compare: 波状(はじょう) (wavy)

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Added 2026.5.7 22:14 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:02

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