Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 防波堤(ぼうはてい) in Japanese

防波堤
Kana Reading
ぼうはてい
Romaji
bōhatei
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    breakwater; mole
    Example sentence
    激しくぶつかった The waves dashed against the seawall.

Examples of 防波堤, ぼうはてい in a sentence



Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

12 strokes

dike, bank, embankment

On'Yomi: テイ

Kun'Yomi: つつみ

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JLPT 2

8 strokes

waves, billows, Poland

On'Yomi: ハ

Kun'Yomi: なみ

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JLPT 2

7 strokes

ward off, defend, protect, resist

On'Yomi: ボウ

Kun'Yomi: ふせ.ぐ

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