Japan Has Hokusai’s Wave But Oz Boasts Of The Bommie
| Pronunciation | /ˈbɒm.i/ (ボミー) |
|---|---|
| Part of Speech | Noun |
| English Definition |
A large offshore rock or reef formation that causes waves to break well out from shore, a term used by surfers. |
| Japanese Translation |
ボミー（沖合の岩礁で波が割れるポイント、サーファー用語） |
| Japanese Explanation |
沖合にある岩礁や暗礁で、波が沖で崩れるポイントを指すサーファー用語。 |
Origin
Shortened form of 'bombora', an Aboriginal-derived Australian English word for this kind of offshore wave-breaking reef.
Related Words
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
