Japanese word

通知

Pronunciation

Romajitsūchi

Meaning

  • nounnotification

Example

スマホに通知が届きました。su ma ho ni tsū chi ga todo ki ma shi ta

I got a notification on my phone.

Illustration for 通知 (notification)

More examples

アプリの通知を受け取らない設定にしています。a pu ri no tsū chi o u ke to ra na i set tei ni shi te i ma su

I have set the app not to send me notifications.

Core concept

Makes someone aware of information, an event, or a change that requires attention.

Common phrases

  • 通知を受け取るtsū chi o u ke to ru

    receive a notification

  • 通知を確認するtsū chi o kaku nin su ru

    check a notification

  • 通知をオフにするtsū chi o o fu ni su ru

    turn off notifications

Similar words

知らせshirase: Information sent or given to make someone aware of something.
連絡renraku: A message used to share information about a matter with another person or group.
告知kokuchi: A formal statement that publicly makes a fact or event known.
通達tsūtatsu: An official communication that conveys a decision, rule, or instruction.

Definition in Japanese

情報や事実を相手に知らせること。また、知らせとして伝えられる内容。jō hō ya ji jitsu o ai te ni shi ra se ru ko to ma ta shi ra se to shi te tsuta e ra re ru nai yō

Word origin

通知 (tsūchi) combines 通 (tsū, "pass through") with 知 (chi, "know"), expressing the idea of information reaching someone's knowledge.

Usage tips

  • A phone alert is a typical 通知 (tsūchi), but the word also covers official notices sent by schools, companies, or public offices.

Other meanings

  • noticenoun

Related words

  • 通知するtsūchisurunotifyverb

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