Japanese Word · Intermediate
沖つ白波
whitecaps of the offing
Pronunciation: say 沖つ白波
Meaning
whitecaps of the offing
Example
わたつみの沖つ白波立ち来らし海人娘子ども島隠る見ゆ
The white waves of the great ocean seem to rise up. The fisher-girl[s' boats] appear to be island-hidden.
Practice tips
- Practice 沖つ白波 out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.