Q375
From which language did the word Tsunami originate?
A.
Chinese
B.
Korean
C.
Japanese
AnswerD.
Malayan
Answer: Option C
Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
While its use is widespread in the English language, Tsunami is actually a Japanese word. The word originates from a conjunction of two words, 'Tsu' and 'Nami'. Tsu translates to 'Harbor' while Nami translates to 'Wave'.