zushin
A low, resonant thud you can feel in your body — an earthquake tremor, a giant stepping, or a heavy door closing. Conveys weight and power.
💡An earthquake's first jolt — 'The first tremor hit zushin and the room swayed.'
地震の最初の一撃がずしんと来た。
The first earthquake jolt came zushin.
Each step of the elephant made a ___ that trembled through the ground.
象の一歩一歩が地面に○○と響いた。