The word "Tsunami" is derived from _______ language.

Greek

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Latin

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French

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Japanese

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Solution

The correct option is D Japanese
Tsunami is a Japanese word with the English translation, "harbour wave." Represented by two characters, the top character, "Tsu," means harbour, while the bottom character, "Nami," means "wave." In the past, tsunamis were sometimes referred to as "tidal waves" by the general public.
The correct answer is D.

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