Tsunami in Japanese
"tsunami" is written as one word in Japanese. No single kanji carries the meaning on its own.
The characters below are the ones most often used to write "tsunami" and related ideas.
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haven, port, harbor, ferry
Reading: shin
9 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of water and brush. Brush of water.
What it carries
Tsunami, port, ferry. Represents port.
Related kanji for "tsunami"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for tsunami?
The most common kanji for "tsunami" is 津, read as shin. It means haven, port, harbor. Related kanji: 波 (tsunami).
How many strokes does 津 have?
津 has 9 strokes.