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大津波警報 (おおつなみけいほう) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

大おお津つ波なみ警けい報ほう

Meanings

1

noun

major tsunami warning

Official warning issued when a tsunami of 3 meters or higher is expected. Stronger than a regular 津波警報 (tsunami warning).

See also: 津波警報 (つなみけいほう)

気き象しょう庁ちょうは大おお津つ波なみ警けい報ほうを発はっ表ぴょうした。
The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a major tsunami warning.
大おお津つ波なみ警けい報ほうが出でたら、すぐに高たか台だいへ避ひ難なんしてください。
If a major tsunami warning is issued, please evacuate to high ground immediately.

Kanji

大large, big
津haven, port, harbor
波waves, billows, Poland
警

admonish, commandment

報report, news, reward

Similar words

津つ波なみ警けい報ほう
A regular tsunami warning for tsunamis expected to be between 1 and 3 meters. 大津波警報 is a higher-level warning for tsunamis of 3 meters or more.
津つ波なみ注ちゅう意い報ほう
A tsunami advisory for tsunamis expected to be up to 1 meter. Less urgent than a warning.

Etymology

Compound of 大 (large) + 津波 (tsunami) + 警報 (warning).