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The original Japanese term is literally translated as "harbor wave." It was said that this became the name because they thought the tsunami originated in the harbor. They assumed this since a tsunami can not be seen until it enters the harbor. They rise up as they near the shore and start to grow in height above the normal level of the water surface as the sea floor becomes more shallow below the wave. The word is formed from the words tsu (Tsu/harbor/port) and nami (wave).
The Japanese characters representing tsunami are 津 (Tsu) and 波 (wave), so the word in Japanese for tsunami is: 津波
(see the related question below for information about what a tsunami is)
Harbour wave
Tsunami means harbor wave.
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∙ 9y agofull form of TSUNAMI is
T for take you away
S for series of waves
U for usually caused by undersea earthquakes
N for nobody can stop it
A for anything that comes its way will be destroyed
M for money wastage
I for incredible in world
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∙ 9y agoThe word tsunami is Japanese for "harbor wave."
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∙ 11y agotsu stands for (harbour) and nami stands for (wave)
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What is tsunami in Hindi?
Really the word Tsunami is from japan. Its English meaning is "seismic sea waves".
What did people call a tsunami before they used tsunami?
In English they called it a tidal wave. This terminology was discarded due to its inaccuracy. In Japanese the phenomenon was always known as a tsunami, this word has been adopted into English with an accurate definition of the phenomenon. ~Lizah
When has the lasted tsunami?
i really dont know what you mean
IF tsu means port in Japanese what might nami mean?
Tsunami
The common name for tsunami?
A tsunami is also known as a 'tidal wave', which used to be the more common term. These days, 'tsunami' seems to be the more commonly used name, at least in the Pacific rim countries where English or Japanese is spoken.
What does the word tsunami mean in english?
tidal wave
What is tsunami in Hindi?
Really the word Tsunami is from japan. Its English meaning is "seismic sea waves".
What is the phrase 'tsunami' when translated from Japanese to English?
津波 becomes tsunami in English because it is now a word used internationally. Same pronunciation, same meaning.
What did people call a tsunami before they used tsunami?
In English they called it a tidal wave. This terminology was discarded due to its inaccuracy. In Japanese the phenomenon was always known as a tsunami, this word has been adopted into English with an accurate definition of the phenomenon. ~Lizah
Where did tsunami occur and in which year?
well it depends on what tsunami you mean, there is more than one...
What are the warnings for a tsunami?
You can't really predict a tsunami, but If you hear about any underwater earthquakes or volcanic eruptions, that can sometimes mean there will be a tsunami.
How many live in the tsunami in japan?
the tsunami KILLED people, not had them live in it I dont mean to be mean but you should come up with a better answer then that
What are the most facts about tsunami?
Intresting facts about tsunami is that. 1.tsunami mean harbor waves. 2.tsunami can go 1000km/hr 3.tsunami can be up to 15 to 30 feet high 4.tsunami can be started by a earthquake,meteor or when a volcano erupted.
What is the word 'tsunami' when translated from English to Japanese?
'tsu' - 津 (harbor) 'nami' - 波 (wave) Therefore, 'tsunami' is '津波' in Japanese. or 高波 (mountainous wave) Answer: In English it is tidal wave. In Japanese (because the wave is most noted in harbors) tsunami ___________________________________________________________ In English it is incorrectly referred to as "Tidal Wave". A tsunami (Harbor Wave), is Japanese, and is caused by seismic events while a Tidal Wave is cause by forces driving the tides.
What do the underwater volcanoes do?
If you mean Tsunami, well the whole reason a tsunami happens is because of a earthquake , the tsunami reacts and gives out a earthquake in the sea, so the tsunami pushes the waves on land causing the area to be flouded
What is the translation in Japanese for Rap?
"Rap" stays English in Japanese, just as "tsunami" remains Japanese in the English language.
Does an earthquake always mean an tsunami?
No, Only earthquakes which cause changes to sea floor topography result in tsunami.
