noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
horizontal shaking; lateral tremor
Specifically refers to side-to-side shaking during an earthquake, as opposed to vertical shaking (縦揺れ).
See also: 縦揺れ
地震のとき、最初に小さな横揺れを感じた。
During the earthquake, I first felt a slight horizontal shaking.
この建物は横揺れに強い設計になっている。
This building is designed to withstand lateral shaking.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
Describes the side-to-side motion of a boat, aircraft, or similar vehicle; also used for swaying of tall structures.
船が大きく横揺れして、立っていられなかった。
The boat rolled heavily, and I couldn't stand up.
強風で電線が横揺れしている。
The power lines are swaying in the strong wind.