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津波

Tsunami


Meaning

Tsunami, Tidal Wave

Word Type

noun

Explanation

A harbor wave is a wave big enough, it could easily submerge an entire harbor. What could you call such a wave? Perhaps a tsunami, or a tidal wave.


Reading

つなみ

Explanation

The reading is the 津 and 波 kun'yomi readings, combined together.


Context

Context Sentences

たくさんの人達が津波に流されてしまいました。

Many people were swept away by the tsunami.


Kanji Composition