near-field earthquake; local earthquake, esp. with a shallow focus directly under a populated area
double-checking (trans: double-check); countercheck
third year of elementary school; third year elementary school student
fulling block; wooden or stone block for beating cloth
first year of junior high school; first-year junior high school student
Great Kanto earthquake of 1923
escape hatch; escape door
reinforced concrete; ferroconcrete
funds; capital; material; basis; character; qualities
Odaiba (artificial island in Tokyo Bay)
to use all one's strength (ability)
safety confirmation; confirming (something) is safe
rebar; (iron) reinforcing bar; reinforcing steel; reinforced concrete
strength; power; proficiency; the strength of ... people; the strength of ... men
waterproofing; making watertight
water (hydraulic) pressure
precious; valuable; priceless; noble; exalted; sacred
moss; short plants resembling moss (incl. other bryophytes, lichens, very small spermatophytes, etc.)
quiet; calm; leisurely; distant; far-off; boundless
municipality; local government; self-governing body; autonomous body
something wrong; accident; change; abnormality; aberration
courageous; brave; bold; valiant
caster; newscaster; news anchor; anchorman
casualties; the killed and wounded
probe; inquiry; enquiry; investigation
prioritized; focused; concentrated; predominant
second; number two; runner-up