Japan Has Hokusai’s Wave But Oz Boasts Of The Bommie

Bombora, or more commonly bommie, is Strine (Australian English) for a large breaking wave over reefs. A bommie appears suddenly and can be dangerous.
日本語の意味
Bombora は岩礁上に現れる危険な大波です。
Explanation
Bommie is common in Australian surf culture. Surfers respect the unpredictable power of the bombora.
日本語での解説
サーフィン文化で重要な自然現象です。突然現れる危険な波です。
Example
“Watch out for the bombora near the reef.”
「リーフ付近の大波に注意。」
Strine Culcha
Strine includes many words from surf culture.
オージー文化メモ
ストラインはサーフィン文化と強く結びついています。
Related Terms
- Reef break
- Swell
- Rip
Bombora — The History Of Surfing


