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No. 2,102 in Japanese

大震災

"大震災" means "great earthquake disaster" in English.

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  • 1923年の関東大震災は、多くの人々に大きな被害をもたらしました。

    The Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923 caused significant damage to many people.

    Here, '大震災' refers to a specific historical devastating earthquake, indicating its name and magnitude.

  • 日本では、大震災への備えが全国的に重要視されています。

    In Japan, preparedness for major earthquakes is emphasized nationwide.

    In this case, '大震災' is used as a general term to discuss large and destructive earthquakes.

  • 昨年の大震災の記憶が今も人々の心に残っています。

    The memories of last year's great earthquake still remain in people's minds.

    Here, '大震災' references a recent significant earthquake event, emphasizing its emotional and societal impact.

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