不審物(ふしんぶつ)

ふしんぶつ
noun
suspicious object; unattended item
formal
1. 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.
If you find a suspicious object, please report it.
駅(えき)の構内(こうない)で不審物(ふしんぶつ)が発見(はっけん)された。
A suspicious object was found inside the station.
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(ふしん) (suspicious, questionable) and 物(ぶつ) (object, thing).

Very common in Japanese public safety announcements. Train stations, airports, and public buildings regularly broadcast reminders about 不審物(ふしんぶつ).

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