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津波

tsunami /tsɯnamʲi/

A large sea wave caused by an underwater earthquake, volcanic eruption, or other movement of the earth's crust. In Japan, it is a critical safety term used in emergency broadcasts and disaster preparedness.

Ejemplos

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地震のあとは津波に気をつけてください。

Please be careful of tsunamis after an earthquake.

2

気象庁は沿岸部に津波警報を発令しました。

The Meteorological Agency has issued a tsunami warning for coastal areas.

3

さっきの大きな揺れ、津波来るかな?

That was a big shake, do you think a tsunami is coming?

Familia de palabras

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津波
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Truco para recordar

The kanji is 'Harbor' (津) + 'Wave' (波). Think of it as a wave that is so large it enters and destroys a harbor.

Quiz rápido

海に近い町では、地震のあとに( )が来ることがあります。

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: 津波

Ejemplos

1

地震のあとは津波に気をつけてください。

everyday

Please be careful of tsunamis after an earthquake.

2

気象庁は沿岸部に津波警報を発令しました。

formal

The Meteorological Agency has issued a tsunami warning for coastal areas.

3

さっきの大きな揺れ、津波来るかな?

informal

That was a big shake, do you think a tsunami is coming?

4

津波の速さは水深が深いほど速くなります。

academic

The speed of a tsunami increases as the water depth increases.

5

当社は津波被害を想定した避難訓練を実施しています。

business

Our company conducts evacuation drills based on assumed tsunami damage.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
津波
Relacionado

Colocaciones comunes

津波が来る a tsunami approaches/comes
津波警報 tsunami warning
津波の被害 tsunami damage
巨大な津波 huge tsunami
津波から逃げる to flee from a tsunami

Frases Comunes

津波避難ビル

tsunami evacuation building

津波注意報

tsunami advisory

津波の恐れがある

there is a threat of a tsunami

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津波 vs 高潮

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Notas de uso

Use this word specifically for waves generated by seismic activity. For large waves caused by wind or storms, 'takanami' (high waves) is more appropriate.

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Errores comunes

Learners sometimes use 'tsunami' to describe any large wave at the beach, but it should only be used in the context of a natural disaster.

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Truco para recordar

The kanji is 'Harbor' (津) + 'Wave' (波). Think of it as a wave that is so large it enters and destroys a harbor.

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from the Japanese words 'tsu' (harbor) and 'nami' (wave), as these waves often become visible only when approaching the shallow water of a harbor.

Patrones gramaticales

Used as a noun Commonly followed by particles 'ga' (subject) or 'wo' (object) Compound noun formation (e.g., 津波対策 - tsunami countermeasures)
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Contexto cultural

Japan has a long history with tsunamis, leading to a world-class early warning system and 'Tsunami' becoming an international loanword.

Quiz rápido

海に近い町では、地震のあとに( )が来ることがあります。

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: 津波

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