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fire alarm, fire detector
A device that detects fire or smoke and sounds an alarm. Required by law in residential buildings in Japan.
火災報知器が鳴った。
The fire alarm went off.
各部屋に火災報知器を設置する。
Install fire detectors in each room.
火災報知器が鳴ったら、落ち着いて避難してください。
If the fire alarm goes off, please evacuate calmly.
In Japan, installation of 火災報知器 in homes has been mandatory since 2011.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 火災報知器が鳴る (fire alarm sounds)
- 火災報知器を設置する (install a fire alarm)
- 火災報知器の点検 (fire alarm inspection)