Meaning of 津波 in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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津波, 津浪, 海嘯JLPT 1
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Kana Readingつなみ
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Romajitsunami
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
- Meaning
- tsunami; tidal wave
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Example Sentences
津波, 津浪, 海嘯, つなみ used in context
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They weren't warned of the tidal wave.
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It is carried away by tidal waves.
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The tidal wave warning has been canceled.
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There was an earthquake and, in addition, there was a tsunami.
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昨年フィリッピンでは地震や津波のために六千人以上の死者があった。
Last year in the Philippines, earthquakes and tidal waves resulted in the deaths of more than 6000 people.
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The coast was warned against a tsunami.
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