余震

yoshin · /jo.ɕiɴ/

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noun

smaller quake that follows a main earthquake

Can continue for days; people stay cautious after the main shock.

Examples

  • 住民は本震の数時間後に余震を感じました。

    Residents felt an aftershock hours after the main quake.

  • 余震は弱かったが、一部の窓ガラスは割れました。

    The aftershock was weaker but still broke some windows.

  • ニュースは夜通し別の余震があると警告しました。

    News warned that another aftershock could hit overnight.

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