Discover the Japanese origins of the word 'tsunami'—a term borrowed into English for a tragic reason. Unlike the common assumption that it simply means 'giant wave,' tsunami is actually composed of two Japanese words: tsu (harbor) and nami (wave), literally translating to 'harbor wave.' Learn why Japanese coastal communities needed this specific word.

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