English–Japanese
“tsunami” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajitsunami
Example
津波が来る前に高い所へ逃げます。tsu nami ga ku ru mae ni taka i tokoro e ni ge ma su
I get to high ground before a tsunami comes.
How to say “tsunami” in Japanese
“Tsunami” in Japanese is 津波 (tsunami).
Describes a powerful series of ocean waves caused by a sudden movement of the seafloor or another large displacement of water.
Example sentences with 津波
地域の人々と一緒に、津波の避難訓練に参加します。chi iki no hito bito to is sho ni tsu nami no hi nan kun ren ni san ka shi ma su
I take part in a tsunami evacuation drill with people in my community.
Tips for using 津波
- In English, tsunami is more accurate than tidal wave because tides do not cause tsunamis, and both tsunami and tsunamis are used as plurals.