JLPT N5Words

地震(じしん)

Meaning
地面が揺れること
Explanation
「地震(じしん)」is when the ground shakes. They are common in Japan, so when it shakes, protect yourself by getting under a desk or the like. Example:「夜中に地震がありました」(There was an earthquake in the middle of the night).
Original Japanese explanation

「地震(じしん)」は、地面が揺れることです。日本では多いので、揺れたら机の下に入るなどして身を守ります。例:夜中に地震がありました。

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