波紋

Reading

Kana: はもん

Romaji: hamon

Definitions

noun

1

ripple; ring on the water

2

repercussions

3

Japanese slit drum; instrument made of iron with slits on top; makes a rippling sound

(Music term)

Kanji

波

Readings: ハ、 なみ

Meanings: waves, billows, Poland

紋

Reading: モン

Meanings: family crest, figures

Example Sentences

石(いし)が池(いけ)に波紋(はもん)を描(えが)いた。

➥The stone started ripples in the pond.

彼女(かのじょ)の行動(こうどう)はいまだに日本(にっぽん)社会(しゃかい)に波紋(はもん)を投(な)げかけています。

➥Her action is still making waves in Japanese society.