地震
Reading: じしん
Meaning: earthquake
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Example Sentence
昨日 大きな 地震 が 起きた
A big earthquake occurred yesterday.
Usage Notes
Refers specifically to earthquakes, often used with 発生する (occur) or 揺れる (shake).
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