English–Japanese
“siren” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajisairen
Example
サイレンを聞きました。sa i re n o ki ki ma shi ta
I heard a siren.
How to say “siren” in Japanese
“Siren” in Japanese is サイレン (sairen).
Warns people of danger or an emergency by producing a loud sound that demands attention.
Example sentences with サイレン
救急車が通り過ぎると、サイレンが遠ざかっていきます。kyū kyū sha ga tō ri su gi ru to sa i re n ga tō za ka tte i ki ma su
When the ambulance passes by, the siren fades into the distance.
Tips for using サイレン
- English also uses siren for a mythical creature whose song attracts sailors, so the word has a story-related meaning that Japanese サイレン (sairen) generally does not have.