English–Japanese
“tide” in Japanese
How to say “tide” in Japanese
“Tide” in Japanese is 潮 (shio).
Describes seawater rising and falling in a regular cycle, as well as the flow of water produced by that movement.
Example sentences with 潮
漁師は潮の変化を見て出航します。ryō shi wa shio no hen ka o mi te shuk kō shi ma su
The fishermen watch the changing tide before setting out.
Tips for using 潮
- In English, "tidal wave" is often used for a tsunami, but scientists avoid the term because a tsunami results from sudden displacement of water rather than from the tides.