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earthquake resistance; seismic resistance
The ability of a structure or system to withstand earthquakes; designed or built to resist earthquake damage.
この建物は耐震設計されている。
This building has earthquake-resistant design.
古い家を耐震補強した。
We reinforced the old house to make it earthquake-resistant.
耐震基準を満たしているか確認してください。
Please check if it meets earthquake resistance standards.
USAGE: 耐震 is commonly used as a noun modifier (の-adjective) describing buildings, structures, and design features that can withstand earthquakes.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 耐震設計 (earthquake-resistant design)
- 耐震工事 (seismic reinforcement work)
- 耐震補強 (earthquake-proofing, seismic retrofitting)
- 耐震基準 (seismic standards)
- 耐震構造 (earthquake-resistant structure)
- 耐震診断 (seismic evaluation)
CULTURAL NOTE: Japan's strict 耐震基準 (seismic standards) are among the world's toughest due to the country's high earthquake risk. After major earthquakes like the 1995 Kobe earthquake and 2011 Tohoku earthquake, standards were further strengthened.
RELATED TERMS:
- 免震 (seismic isolation - using isolators to absorb shock)
- 制震 (seismic damping - using dampers to reduce vibration)
Related Words
Related:
免震 (seismic isolation)