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“earthquake” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajijishin

Example

家で地震を感じました。ie de ji shin o kan ji ma shi ta

I felt an earthquake at home.

Illustration for 地震 (earthquake)

How to say “earthquake” in Japanese

“Earthquake” in Japanese is 地震 (jishin).

Describes a sudden release of force below the surface that makes the earth shake.

Full entry for 地震: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 地震

大きな揺れの後、地震の被害を確認しました。ō ki na yu re no ato ji shin no hi gai o kaku nin shi ma shi ta

After the strong shaking, I checked the damage from the earthquake.

Tips for using 地震

  • In Japan, a public alert called 緊急地震速報 (kinkyū jishin sokuhō) can warn people of strong shaking before it arrives.

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