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[()·しん()]
yoshin
noun

English Meaning(s) for 余震

noun
  1. aftershock

Definition and Synonyms for 余震

Aftershock a tremor (or one of a series of tremors) occurring after the main shock of an earthquake
Synonyms: 余震

Meanings for each kanji in 余震

» too much; myself; surplus; other; remainder
» quake; shake; tremble; quiver; shiver

Categories 余震 is a member of

Tremor a small earthquake
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Sample Sentences for 余震

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.
Even now, from time to time there are aftershocks happening.
Even now there are occasional aftershocks.

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