(けいほう)

けいほう
noun
warning, alarm, alert
1. warning, alarm, alert
An official notice warning of danger or an emergency situation, such as weather warnings or emergency alerts.
警報(けいほう)()た。
A warning has been issued.
大雨(おおあめ)警報(けいほう)
Heavy rain warning.
A volcanic eruption warning was issued.

警報(けいほう) refers to official warnings or alerts.

TYPES OF WARNINGS:

  • 大雨(おおあめ)警報(けいほう): heavy rain warning
  • 暴風(ぼうふう)警報(けいほう): storm warning
  • 津波(つなみ)警報(けいほう): tsunami warning
  • 噴火(ふんか)警報(けいほう): volcanic eruption warning
  • 空襲(くうしゅう)警報(けいほう): air raid warning

RELATED:

  • 注意報(ちゅういほう): advisory (less severe than 警報)