English–Japanese

“news flash” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajisokuhō

Example

速報が入りました。soku hō ga hai ri ma shi ta

A news flash has just come in.

Illustration for 速報 (news flash)

How to say “news flash” in Japanese

“News flash” in Japanese is 速報 (sokuhō).

Presents important information soon after it becomes known, emphasizing the speed of the report rather than its full detail.

Full entry for 速報: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 速報

テレビで速報を見ました。te re bi de soku hō o mi ma shi ta

I saw a news flash on television.

Tips for using 速報

  • In Japanese broadcasts, 速報 (sokuhō) often appears before the details are complete, so it signals an urgent initial report rather than a full account.

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