From which language did the word Tsunami originate?
A
Chinese
B
Korean
C
Japanese
D
Malayan
Correct Answer: Japanese
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'.