阪はん神しん大だい震しん災さいはんしんだいしんさいじ字FuriganaMeanings1nounGreat Hanshin Earthquake (1995)historical termHistorical term referring to the major earthquake that struck the Hanshin region on January 17, 1995. Also known as 阪神・淡路大震災.See also: 阪神・淡路大震災阪はん神しん大だい震しん災さいは1995年ねん1月がつ17日じゅうしちに発生ちにはっせいした。The Great Hanshin Earthquake occurred on January 17, 1995.