tsunami

Portuguese

[t͡su.ˈnɐ.mi], /t͡su.ˈnɐ.mi/

noun
Definitions
  • tsunami large, destructive wave

Etymology

Derived from Japanese 津波 (tsunami, tidal wave, seismic sea wave, harbour wave, tidal bore).

Origin

Japanese

津波

Gloss

tsunami, tidal wave, seismic sea wave, harbour wave, tidal bore

Timeline

Distribution of cognates by language

Geogrpahic distribution of cognates

Cognates and derived terms