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Definition and Synonyms for 余震
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余震 |
地震の大きな揺れの後に起こる微動（あるいは一連の揺れの1つ） |
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Aftershock |
a tremor (or one of a series of tremors) occurring after the main shock of an earthquake |
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余震 |
Meanings for each kanji in 余震
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余 |
too much; myself; surplus; other; remainder |
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震 |
quake; shake; tremble; quiver; shiver |
Categories 余震 is a member of
Sample Sentences for 余震
今も、ときどき余震が発生しています。
Even now there are occasional aftershocks.
日本ではリヒター・スケールでマグニチュード5.0以上の余震が今週5回ありました。しかし科学者たちは、最大規模の余震はまだ先に起こりうると警告しています。
Five tremors in excess of magnitude 5.0 on the Richter scale have shaken Japan just this week, but scientists are warning that the largest expected aftershock has yet to hit.
今も、ときどき余震が発生しています。
Even now, from time to time there are aftershocks happening.
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