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Which one of the following is a Japanese word that means 'harbour wave'?

A

1. Gneiss

B

2. Jishin

C

3. Volcano

D

4. Tsunami

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The correct Answer is:
D
Tsunami is a Japanese word from a double root: tsu, meaning port or harbour, and nami means wave.
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