Japanese

じしん
Meaning: earthquake
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

地
震

Example sentences

A large earthquake occurred, and the buildings shook violently.
地震による被害が大きかった
The damage due to the earthquake was extensive.
夜中に大きな地震が起こった。
A large earthquake occurred in the middle of the night.
地震の直後、街は大きな混乱に陥った。
Immediately after the earthquake, the city fell into great confusion.
急な地震に慌てて外に飛び出した。
I panicked at the sudden earthquake and rushed outside.
地震で家が大きく揺れた。
The house shook violently during the earthquake.
この地域で大きな地震が発生した。
A large earthquake occurred in this area.
地震の直後に、大きな津波が海岸を襲った。
Immediately after the earthquake, a large tsunami struck the coast.
地震に備えて、非常用持ち出し袋を準備した。
I prepared an emergency grab bag in preparation for an earthquake.
地震によって建物の崩壊が始まった。
The building's collapse began because of the earthquake.

Usage Notes

Refers to the shaking of the Earth's surface resulting from a sudden release of energy in the Earth's lithosphere.

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