ひがしにほんだいしんさい

    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
  1. Great East Japan earthquake (March 11, 2011); Tōhoku earthquake; Tohoku earthquake; Sendai earthquakeabbreviationsee also
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  • ひがしにほんだいしんさい
  • ひがしにほんだいしんさい
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  1. Great East Japan earthquake (March 11, 2011)
  2. 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.
  3. Tōhoku earthquake
  4. This term can refer broadly to the entire seismic event that impacted the Tōhoku region, highlighting geographical specificity.
    A tsunami occurred during the Tōhoku earthquake.
  5. Sendai earthquake
  6. This usage emphasizes the city of Sendai, which was significantly affected by the earthquake, distinguishing it from the broader classification of the event.
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