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suspicious object; unattended item
An unidentified object left in a public place that may pose a security threat. Commonly announced in stations, airports, and public facilities.
不審物を見つけたら通報してください。
If you find a suspicious object, please report it.
駅の構内で不審物が発見された。
A suspicious object was found inside the station.
不審物の通報を受け、警察が現場を封鎖して調べたところ、中身は衣類だった。
After receiving a report of a suspicious object, police cordoned off the area and investigated, finding that the contents were just clothing.
A compound of 不審 (suspicious, questionable) and 物 (object, thing).
Very common in Japanese public safety announcements. Train stations, airports, and public buildings regularly broadcast reminders about 不審物.
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 不審者 means a suspicious person
- 放置荷物 means an unattended bag (less alarming tone)
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 不審物を発見する (to discover a suspicious object)
- 不審物に触らないでください (please don't touch suspicious objects)
- 不審物の撤去 (removal of a suspicious object)