noun🔗Share震央The point on the land or water surface directly above the focus, or hypocentre, of an earthquake."The news reported that the epicenter of the earthquake was only 10 miles from the city center. "ニュースは、地震の震央が市の中心部からわずか10マイルの地点だったと報じた。geologydisastergeographyworldChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share震央The point on the surface of the earth directly above an underground explosion."The epicenter of the classroom's chaos was the loud argument between two students. "教室の混乱の震央は、2人の生徒間の大声での口論だった。geologydisasterpointareaplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share震源地, 中心The focal point of any activity, especially if dangerous or destructive."During the family argument, the kitchen table became the epicenter of the shouting. "家族の口論の間、台所のテーブルが叫び声の中心となった。disastergeologygeographyplaceeventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share震源地, 震央The geographical area in which an ongoing disaster, illness, crisis, or other destructive event is currently most severe."After the heavy rain, the town square became the epicenter of the flooding. "大雨の後、町の広場は洪水の震源地となりました。disasterareageographyworldmedicinediseaseChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share震源を持つOf an earthquake: to have its epicentre (at a specified location)."The earthquake epicenter was located near the small town, causing significant damage. "地震の震源は小さな町の近くにあり、大きな被害をもたらした。geologydisasterenvironmentgeographyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
