引き波 | Japanese meaning

引き波【ひきなみ】

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

backwash; rip current; undertowsee also 寄せ波
stern wave
drawback (of a tsunami, i.e. when a wave trough reaches land before a crest)see also 押し波

Forms

引き波【ひきなみ】
引波【ひきなみ】
ひきなみ

Generated definitions (experimental)

backwash; rip current; undertow

This meaning refers to the water movement and currents that occur after a wave breaks, often pulling water back into the sea. It is commonly used in discussions about ocean waves and swimming safety.

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You have to be careful of the backwash when playing by the beach.

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The children almost got pulled in by the rip current.

stern wave

This usage describes the waves that form at the stern (back) of a boat as it moves through the water, creating a specific phenomenon associated with boat movement.

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As the boat moved forward, a stern wave formed behind it.

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The stern wave became large and affected other boats.

drawback (of a tsunami, i.e. when a wave trough reaches land before a crest)

This meaning is specific to the behavior of tsunamis, describing the phenomenon that occurs when the sea recedes dramatically before the incoming wave crest arrives.

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The backwash receded the sea before the tsunami arrived.

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The drawback is considered a warning sign of a tsunami.

Generated collocations (experimental)

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