Japanese

しんさい
Meaning: earthquake disaster; damage from an earthquake
Part of Speech: Noun

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震
災

Example sentences

After the earthquake disaster, many people were forced to live in evacuation centers.
その震災では、多くの犠牲者が出た。
Many victims appeared in that earthquake disaster.
震災からの復興には長い年月がかかる。
Recovery from the earthquake takes many years.
震災後、被災地に救援物資が次々と届けられた。
After the earthquake, relief supplies were delivered to the affected areas one after another.
震災のニュースを聞くたびに、胸が痛む。
Every time I hear the news of the earthquake, my heart aches.
震災で地域のインフラが大きな被害を受けた
The region's infrastructure suffered significant damage due to the earthquake.
震災後の街は寥落としており、かつての面影はなかった。
The street after the earthquake was desolate, with no trace of its former self.
陛下は震災後、復興を願って夙夜兢業として治を図られた。
The Emperor, after the earthquake, worked day and night with diligent care for recovery and governance.

Usage Notes

Refers specifically to the disasters and damage caused by earthquakes.

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