Definition of 押し波 (おしなみ)

なみ

押し波

おしなみ

oshinami

noun
leading wave (of a tsunami, i.e. when a wave crest reaches land before a trough)
See also:引き波
Other readings:
押波【おしなみ】
Related Kanji
push, stop, check, subdue, attach, seize, weight, shove, press, seal, do in spite of
waves, billows, Poland