Japanese Word · Advanced
地震
earthquake
Pronunciation: jishin
Meaning
A sudden shaking of the ground caused by movement within the earth.
Example
地震の後、安全を確認してください。
After an earthquake, please check that you are safe.
Practice tips
- Practice 地震 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 advanced-level learners.