Translation of Japanese word "津波" to English
津波
つなみ
[tsunami]
IPA: /tsu.na.mi/
Meaning
NounA very large and destructive wave, generally caused by a tremendous disturbance in the ocean, such as an undersea earthquake or volcanic eruption; often a series of waves (a wave train).
How to use
津波 (tsunami) — 'tsunami / tidal wave' (loanword in English from Japanese tsu (harbor) + nami (wave)). 津波警報 — tsunami warning.
🇬🇧 English
tsunami
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 津波
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): つなみ
Romaji Transcription: tsunami
Example Sentences
津波が来ます。
つなみがきます。
A tsunami is coming.
津波が強いです。
つなみがつよいです。
The tsunami is strong.
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What does the Japanese word "津波" mean?▼
The Japanese word "津波" means "tsunami" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "津波"?▼
The word "津波" is read as "つなみ" (tsunami). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "A phenomenon where the sea level rises due to an earthquake at the bottom of the sea.".
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