地震
jishin
Translations
1.
earthquake
2.
seismic activity
Notes
Japan is a seismically active country, so the term '地震' is commonly used in daily life. It's important to be aware of safety measures and emergency preparedness in case of an earthquake.
Tags
#natural disaster
#earthquake
#seismology
Examples
昨日、地震が起きました。
Kinou, jishin ga okimashita.
An earthquake occurred yesterday.
地震の影響で電車が止まりました。
Jishin no eikyou de densha ga tomarimashita.
The trains stopped due to the impact of the earthquake.
地震に備えて非常袋を用意しました。
Jishin ni sonaete hijoubukuro o youi shimashita.
I prepared an emergency bag in case of an earthquake.