津波
tsunami
Translations
1.
tsunami
2.
tidal wave
Notes
A tsunami is a series of waves caused by the displacement of a large volume of water, typically due to an earthquake or volcanic eruption. The term 'tsunami' is used internationally, but it originates from Japanese, where 'tsu' means harbor and 'nami' means wave.
Tags
#natural disaster
#weather
#safety
Examples
津波が来るので避難してください。
Tsunami ga kuru node hinan shite kudasai.
Please evacuate because a tsunami is coming.
津波警報が発令されました。
Tsunami keihō ga hatsurei saremashita.
A tsunami warning has been issued.