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大津波

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 大津波

おおつなみ
Noun
Freq #60254
1

giant tsunami (over 3m in height according to the JMA definition); giant tidal wave

Kanji in this Word

3 strokes
Frequency: 7
JLPT N4
Grade 1

Meanings

large
big

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ダイ
タイ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
おお-
おお.きい
-おお.いに
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
うふ
おう
たかし
とも
はじめ
ひろ
ひろし
まさ
まさる
もと
9 strokes
Frequency: 1036
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

haven
port
harbor
ferry

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
8 strokes
Frequency: 740
JLPT N2
Grade 3

Meanings

waves
billows
Poland

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
なみ
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
ひら
みな
みなみ
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