synonym Comparative
津波
VS
振る
Differences Between "津波" and "振る"
Option A
津波
Meaning
tsunami; tidal wave
Reading
つなみ (tsunami)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
大きな地震の後、海岸地域に津波警報が発表されました。
After the large earthquake, a tsunami warning was issued for coastal areas.
Option B
振る
Meaning
to wave, to shake, to sprinkle
Reading
ふる (furu)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
友達に手を振って別れた。
I waved my hand to my friend and said goodbye.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(tsunami; tidal wave)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 津波: Refers to huge sea waves caused by undersea earthquakes or volcanic eruptions. Often used with 津波警報 (tsunami warning) or 津波が押し寄せる (a tsunami rushes in). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'If undersea earthquakes trigger a tsunami warning, run to high ground immediately! Don't look back! ...And make sure to grab my hand and drag me along, okay?! Don't you dare leave me behind!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『地震の後に津波警報が出たら、今すぐ高いところに逃げるのよ！後ろを振り返っちゃダメ！...で、私の手もしっかり握って一緒に連れていきなさいよ！置いてったら許さないんだから！』
- 振る: Has various meanings: to wave (hand, flag), to shake (head, bottle), to sprinkle (salt, pepper). It can also colloquially mean to reject someone.
- 津波: Refers to huge sea waves caused by undersea earthquakes or volcanic eruptions. Often used with 津波警報 (tsunami warning) or 津波が押し寄せる (a tsunami rushes in). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'If undersea earthquakes trigger a tsunami warning, run to high ground immediately! Don't look back! ...And make sure to grab my hand and drag me along, okay?! Don't you dare leave me behind!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『地震の後に津波警報が出たら、今すぐ高いところに逃げるのよ！後ろを振り返っちゃダメ！...で、私の手もしっかり握って一緒に連れていきなさいよ！置いてったら許さないんだから！』
- 振る: Has various meanings: to wave (hand, flag), to shake (head, bottle), to sprinkle (salt, pepper). It can also colloquially mean to reject someone.
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