なみ

なみ

Wave.

In this sentence, '並み' is used to mean 'average' or 'mediocre', expressing a standard.

並みの水準では満足できない。

I can't be satisfied with an average level.

Here, '津波' (tsunami) contains '波' meaning 'wave', indicating a natural disaster involving a large wave.

津波が海岸を襲った。

A tsunami struck the coast.

In this sentence, '並み' means 'like' or implies similarity, comparing her patience to that of a ninja.

彼女は忍者並みの忍耐力を持っている。

She has patience like that of a ninja.