アラート
あらーと
noun
alert, warning
1.
alert, warning notification
A warning or notification signal, often from a device, system, or authority. Used for emergency alerts, system notifications, and general warnings.
アラートが鳴った。
The alert went off.
地震のアラートがスマホに届いた。
An earthquake alert came to my smartphone.
熱中症アラートが出ているので、外出は控えてください。
A heatstroke alert has been issued, so please refrain from going out.
USAGE:
アラート has become increasingly common in Japanese with smartphone notifications and disaster warning systems. Japan's emergency alert system (緊急アラート) sends earthquake and severe weather warnings directly to mobile phones.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- アラートが鳴る: an alert goes off
- アラートを設定する: to set an alert
- 緊急アラート: emergency alert
- 熱中症アラート: heatstroke alert