Japanese Word · Intermediate
天変地異
an extraordinary natural occurrence: a catastrophe, a calamity
Pronunciation: [tẽ̞mpẽ̞ɲ̟t͡ɕiː]
Meaning
an extraordinary natural occurrence: a catastrophe, a calamity
Example
天変地異が起きた。
An earth-shattering incident occurred.
Practice tips
- Practice 天変地異 out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.