地震

jishin
nounBeginner earthquake
general

A sudden shaking of the ground caused by the movement of the Earth's crust.

地震が起きると、家が揺れる。

When an earthquake occurs, the house shakes.

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The term is commonly used to describe seismic activity.

Collocations

地震予報earthquake forecast地震被害earthquake damage地震対策earthquake measures

Related Phrases

地震が起きるphrase
an earthquake occurs
地震に備えるphrase
to prepare for an earthquake

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

In Japan, '地震' is often used in news reports and daily conversation to describe seismic events.

📖Word Origin

Composed of '地' (land/earth) and '震' (shake/tremble).

📝Usage Notes

In Japanese, '地震' is a common term used in news reports and daily conversation to describe seismic events.

Word Breakdown

land/earth
root
+
shake/tremble
root
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