1.
emergency bell; alarm bell; emergency alarm
An alarm bell or buzzer installed in buildings, trains, and other facilities that is activated in case of emergency such as fire, earthquake, or crime.
非常ベルが鳴った。
The emergency bell went off.
非常ベルを押してください。
Please press the emergency alarm.
火災訓練で非常ベルが鳴ったので、全員避難した。
The emergency bell rang during the fire drill, so everyone evacuated.
Found in buildings, train stations, and on trains throughout Japan. On trains, it is often labeled 非常ボタン (emergency button) rather than 非常ベル.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 非常ベルが鳴る — the emergency bell rings
- 非常ベルを押す — to press the emergency alarm
- 非常ベルを鳴らす — to sound the emergency alarm
RELATED TERMS:
- 非常口 — emergency exit
- 火災報知器 — fire alarm
- 非常ボタン — emergency button
- 防犯ブザー — personal safety buzzer