通報(つうほう)

つうほう
noun, suru verb
report; notification; tip-off
1. report; notification; tip-off
Informing the authorities or relevant parties about an incident, crime, or emergency. Often used in the context of calling the police or emergency services.
警察(けいさつ)に通報(つうほう)した。
I reported it to the police.
近所(きんじょ)の人(ひと)からの通報(つうほう)で警察(けいさつ)が駆(か)けつけた。
The police rushed to the scene after a tip from a neighbor.
不審(ふしん)な人物(じんぶつ)を見(み)かけたら、すぐに通報(つうほう)してください。
If you see a suspicious person, please report it immediately.

Most commonly used for reporting incidents to the police or emergency services.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 警察(けいさつ)に通報(つうほう)する (report to the police)
  • 消防(しょうぼう)に通報(つうほう)する (report to the fire department)
  • 匿名(とくめい)で通報(つうほう)する (report anonymously)
  • 通報(つうほう)を受(う)ける (receive a report)
  • 通報(つうほう)者(しゃ) (the person who reported)

In Japan, 110 is the police emergency number and 119 is fire/ambulance. The phrase 110番(ばん)通報(つうほう) specifically means calling the police emergency line.

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