津波
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 津波
1
tsunami; tidal wave
Examples
津波で流されてしまったのです。
It is carried away by tidal waves.
Kanji in this Word
津
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
つ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
ず
ち
と
波
8 strokes
Frequency: 740
JLPT N2
Grade 3
Meanings
waves
billows
Poland
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ハ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
なみ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
ひら
みな
みなみ
わ
浪
10 strokes
Frequency: 1508
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
wandering
waves
billows
reckless
unrestrained
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ロウ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
なに
なみ
海
9 strokes
Frequency: 200
JLPT N3
Grade 2
Meanings
sea
ocean
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カイ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
うみ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
あ
あま
うな
うん
え
か
た
ひろ
ひろし
ぶ
まち
まま
み
め
わたる
嘯
16 strokes
Meanings
roar
howl
recite emotionally
feign indifference
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ショウ
シツ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
うそぶ.く
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