Meaning

Primary

Epicenter

Alternative

Epicentre

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The earthquake origin ground is where the earthquake started from. It is the epicenter.

Reading

しんげんち
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

震源地に近いところに住んでる友達が心配だよ。

I’m worried about my friends who live close to the epicenter.

Kanji Composition