Lexical entry

アナウンス

anaunsu

An announcement, especially over a public-address system, or the act of announcing.

Technology & MediaPure GairaigoSource uncertain

Meaning

Used for an announcement or formal notice, especially one delivered over a PA system. It can also function as a verb noun meaning to announce or make an official release.

announcement or formal notice
can be used as a suru-verb

Examples

Example Sentences

駅で電車の遅延を知らせるアナウンスが流れた。

えきででんしゃのちえんをしらせるあなうんすがながれた。

An announcement informing about the train delay was played at the station.

generated example

会社は来月の新製品発売を公式にアナウンスした。

かいしゃはらいげつのしんせいひんはつばいをこうしきにあなうんすした。

The company officially announced the launch of a new product next month.

generated example

館内アナウンスに従って、速やかに避難してください。

かんないあなうんすにしたがって、すみやかにひなんしてください。

Please evacuate promptly according to the building's announcement.

generated example

リリース

The act of making a product, film, or information available to the public, or setting something free.

フライングゲット

Buying a product before its official release date.

Evidence and Provenance

Data source: JMdict_english
Revision: JMdict.2026-04-17
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Active language: English