Translation of Japanese word "地震" to English
地震
じしん
[jishin]
IPA: /ji.shin/
Meaning
NounA shaking of the ground, caused by volcanic activity or movement around geologic faults.
How to use
地震 (jishin) — 'earthquake'. 大地震 (daijishin) — major earthquake. 避難する (hinan suru) — evacuate.
🇬🇧 English
earthquake
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 地震
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): じしん
Romaji Transcription: jishin
Example Sentences
地震が起きました。
じしんがおきました。
An earthquake occurred.
地震が近いです。
じしんがちかいです。
The earthquake is near.
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- 地震が発生する— an earthquake occurs
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "地震" mean?▼
The Japanese word "地震" means "earthquake" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "地震"?▼
The word "地震" is read as "じしん" (jishin). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "A vibration of the Earth's surface caused by movement in the Earth's crust.".
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