JLPT N1 Advanced
波紋
Ripples on water, or the spreading repercussions of an event.
Readings
1 Noun
Ripples (on water)
Describes the concentric circular patterns formed on the surface of calm water when disturbed by an object.
Example
池 に 石 を 投げる と 、 波紋 が 広がった 。
When I threw a stone into the pond, ripples spread out.
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2 Noun
Repercussions / A Stir
Refers to the widening influence, unease, or social impact affecting the surroundings caused by a specific event.
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