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TOPIK 5noun

해일

haeil

해일이 · 해일을

tidal wave, tsunami, storm surge

Example

지진 후에 해일이 해안 마을을 덮쳤습니다.

After the earthquake, a tidal wave struck the coastal village.

Word parts

해 sea일 overflow

Literally 'the sea overflowing'.