noun
Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake (1995)
Refers specifically to the major earthquake that struck the Hanshin region and Awaji Island on January 17, 1995. Often shortened to 阪神大震災 in everyday speech.
阪神・淡路大震災は1995年1月17日に発生した。
The Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake occurred on January 17, 1995.
阪神・淡路大震災の教訓を忘れてはいけない。
We must not forget the lessons of the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake.