N4
じしん (jishin)
地震
earthquake
💡 Nuance & Usage:
A natural phenomenon where the ground shakes. Japan is known for its frequent earthquakes. Often accompanied by tremors (揺れ - yure).
📝 Example Sentences
昨夜、大きな地震がありました。
There was a big earthquake last night.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "地震"!
揺れを感じたら、まず机の下に隠れてください。これは_______の時の安全対策です。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「揺れ」を感じ、机の下に隠れるのは「地震」の際の行動です。
English: Feeling a 'shake' and hiding under a desk is an action taken during an 'earthquake' (jishin).
English: Feeling a 'shake' and hiding under a desk is an action taken during an 'earthquake' (jishin).
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