臨時(りんじ)ニュース

りんじにゅーす
noun
special news bulletin; breaking news; emergency broadcast
media
1. special news bulletin; breaking news; emergency broadcast
Used when regular programming is interrupted for urgent news.
臨時(りんじ)ニュースをお伝(つた)えします。
We bring you a special news bulletin.
番組(ばんぐみ)の途中(とちゅう)ですが、臨時(りんじ)ニュースです。
We interrupt this program for a special news bulletin.
地震(じしん)の直後(ちょくご)、テレビで臨時(りんじ)ニュースが流(なが)れた。
Right after the earthquake, a special news bulletin aired on TV.

A compound of 臨時(りんじ) (extraordinary/special) and ニュース (news). Used for urgent broadcasts that interrupt regular programming, typically for natural disasters, major incidents, or critical announcements.

Common collocations

Similar words

  • 速報(そくほう): breaking news flash (shorter, more urgent)
  • 特報(とくほう): special report (emphasis on exclusivity)
  • 緊急速報(きんきゅうそくほう): emergency alert (used for earthquake warnings, etc.)

Usage

The phrase 臨時(りんじ)ニュースをお伝(つた)えします is one of the most recognizable formulaic expressions in Japanese broadcasting. Hearing it on TV or radio immediately signals a serious event.

Related Words

Compare: 速報(そくほう) (breaking news flash)
Compare: 特報(とくほう) (special report)
Related: 号外(ごうがい) (extra edition (newspaper))
Compare: ニュース速報(そくほう) (breaking news)
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Added 2026.5.4 20:23 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:02
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