余波

Readings

Kana: よは、なごり、なごろ
Romaji: yoha, nagori, nagoro
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

waves that remain after the wind has subsided

2

after-effect; aftermath

Kanji

Readings: ヨ、 あま.る、 あま.り、 あま.す、 あんま.り
Meanings: too much, myself, surplus, other, remainder
Readings: ハ、 なみ
Meanings: waves, billows, Poland

Example Sentence

台風(たいふう)余波(よは)で2日間(にちかん)停電(ていでん)した。
➥There was no electricity for two days in the aftermath of the typhoon.
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