noun
undulation; winding; meandering
Describes a wavy, winding shape or motion, such as a road, river, or terrain. Also used for abstract undulating patterns.
この道はうねりが多くて運転しにくい。
This road has many curves and is hard to drive on.
川のうねりが美しい風景を作っている。
The meandering of the river creates a beautiful landscape.
noun
Specifically refers to the long, rolling swell of the sea, often after a storm or in open water. Distinct from ordinary waves (波).
台風の後、海岸には大きなうねりが押し寄せた。
After the typhoon, large swells surged onto the shore.
サーファーはうねりを待っている。
The surfers are waiting for a swell.