No. 1,671 in Japanese
警報
Warning or alarm.
In a sentence
昨夜は暴風警報が発令されました。
A storm warning was issued last night.
The word "警報" (keihou) here refers to a formal announcement of a weather-related threat, showing its usage in context of natural disasters.
携帯電話に緊急警報が表示された。
An emergency alert appeared on my mobile phone.
In this sentence, "警報" (keihou) indicates a digital emergency notice, demonstrating how the word is used for alerts disseminated through technology.
彼は火災警報の音に驚いて起きた。
He woke up startled by the sound of the fire alarm.
Here, "警報" (keihou) is used to refer to an audible alarm warning of a fire, showcasing its role in immediate auditory warnings.
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