JLPT N4Words

津波

Readingつなみtsunami

Meaning
地震のあとに海から来る大きな波
Explanation
「津波(つなみ)」is a large wave that comes from the sea after an earthquake. If there is a big earthquake near the sea, you flee to high ground right away. Example:「津波警報が出たので、高台に避難しました」(A tsunami warning was issued, so we evacuated to higher ground).
Original Japanese explanation

「津波(つなみ)」は、地震のあとに海から来る大きな波です。海の近くで大きな地震があったら、すぐ高い所へ逃げます。例:津波警報が出たので、高台に避難しました。

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