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海嘯

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 海嘯

いしょう
Noun
Freq #71091
1

(tidal) bore; eagre

2

Obsolete term

tsunami; tidal wave

Kanji in this Word

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
あま
うな
うん
ひろ
ひろし
まち
まま
わたる
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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