東とう海かい地じ震しん

noun

Tokai earthquake

Historical term referring to major earthquakes that occurred in the Tōkai region of Japan, notably in 1498, 1605, 1707, and 1854. Used in historical and seismological contexts.

• 東とう海かい地じ震しんは歴れき史し上じょう何なん度ども大おおきな被ひ害がいをもたらした。

  The Tokai earthquake has caused major damage many times in history.