Definition of 津波 (つなみ)

noun
tsunami, tidal wave
Other readings:
津浪【つなみ】
海嘯【つなみ】
Related Kanji
haven, port, harbor, ferry
waves, billows, Poland
wandering, waves, billows, reckless, unrestrained
sea, ocean
roar, howl, recite emotionally, feign indifference
Example sentences(showing 7 results)

しん
地震
なみ
津波
おそ
襲った
There was an earthquake and, in addition, there was a tsunami

えんがん
沿岸
たい
地帯
なみ
津波
けいほう
警報
The coast was warned against a tsunami

It is carried away by tidal waves

さくねん
昨年
しん
地震
なみ
津波
ろく
せん
にん
いじょう
以上
しゃ
死者
Last year in the Philippines, earthquakes and tidal waves resulted in the deaths of more than 6000 people

なみ
津波
けいほう
警報
かいじょ
解除
The tidal wave warning has been canceled

The earthquake created a tremendous sea wave

They weren't warned of the tidal wave