Japanese word

警報

Pronunciation

Romajikeihō

Meaning

  • nounalarm

Example

火災の警報が鳴っています。ka sai no kei hō ga na tte i ma su

The fire alarm is ringing.

Illustration for 警報 (alarm)

More examples

地震の警報を聞いたら、すぐに安全な場所へ移動してください。ji shin no kei hō o ki i ta ra su gu ni an zen na ba sho e i dō shi te ku da sa i

If you hear an earthquake warning, move to a safe place immediately.

Core concept

Describes a notice or signal that makes people aware of danger and prompts them to take it seriously.

Common phrases

  • 警報が鳴るkei hō ga na ru

    an alarm sounds

  • 警報を発令するkei hō o hatsu rei su ru

    issue a warning

  • 警報を解除するkei hō o kai jo su ru

    cancel the warning

Similar words

警告keikoku: A statement or sign that tells people about danger or a possible problem.
注意報chūihō: An official notice that advises caution about a possible weather hazard.

Definition in Japanese

危険や異常が起きたことを知らせる合図。ki ken ya i jō ga o ki ta ko to o shi ra se ru ai zu

Word origin

警報 (keihō) is a Sino-Japanese compound made from 警 (kei, "alertness") and 報 (hō, "information or notice").

Usage tips

  • In Japanese weather reports, 気象警報 (kishō keihō) refers to an official warning about potentially dangerous weather conditions.

Other meanings

  • alertnoun
  • warningnoun

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