余波

よは

Also written なごり, なごろ

Meanings

1. Noun waves that remain after the wind has subsided
2. after-effect; aftermath

Kanji

• 余 surplus. Read as ヨ.
• 波 wave. Read as ハ.

Example sentences

• 台風の余波で２日間停電した。
  There was no electricity for two days in the aftermath of the typhoon.

Common phrases

• 余波を受ける

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