Japanese

おおじしん
Meaning: large earthquake; major earthquake
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

大
地
震

Example sentences

The possibility of a large earthquake occurring in the Kanto region has been pointed out.
大地震が大地を揺った。
A massive earthquake shook the earth.
大地震で村は壊滅した
The village was completely destroyed by the massive earthquake.
大地震の後、住民たちは近くの小学校の避難所に集まった。
After the massive earthquake, residents gathered at a nearby elementary school shelter.

Usage Notes

Refers to earthquakes of significant magnitude and impact.

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