耐震

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 耐震 is read as たいしん and is a noun-like element for earthquake resistance in a building’s performance or structure.
• Basic usage: Use 耐震性能 for the degree of resistance and 耐震構造 for the structural design.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Performance and structure
  • An expert assesses how well an old school building resists shaking, while model tests compare structural approaches.
• Not an absolute damage guarantee
  • 耐震 describes resistance to seismic shaking and does not promise zero damage in every possible earthquake.