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VocabJLPT N1

tsunami

NounPlace

Definitions

1. tsunami
2. tidal wave
3. Tsunami
4. Tsunami

This noun refers to a large ocean wave caused by an underwater earthquake or similar geological event. Borrowed into many languages from Japanese, it is used in both scientific and everyday contexts when discussing natural disasters.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

My friend mentioned, "Rivers are dangerous during a tsunami too."

Sentence 2

Hey, how do you explain the danger of tsunamis to kids?

Sentence 3

Why do you want to live right by the ocean? I worry about tsunamis.

Sentence 4

You really want to go see the ocean? I'm worried about tsunamis right now.

Sentence 5

He said, "Tsunami footage is really too intense for kids."