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- Great East Japan earthquake (March 11, 2011); Tōhoku earthquake; Tohoku earthquake; Sendai earthquakeabbreviationsee also 東北地方太平洋沖地震
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
Generated: This refers specifically to the massive earthquake that struck the Tōhoku region of Japan, causing extensive damage and leading to a tsunami and nuclear disaster.
The Great East Japan earthquake occurred on March 11, 2011.