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地震注意報
jishin chūihō
earthquake advisory
地震注意報が発表されました。
An earthquake advisory has been issued.
formal
A public announcement warning of potential earthquake activity in a specific region.
気象庁は関東地方に地震注意報を発表した。
The Japan Meteorological Agency issued an earthquake advisory for the Kanto region.
Issued when seismic activity is detected but does not yet warrant a full warning. Often precedes stronger alerts.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Distinguishing 注意報 from 警報
注意報 (advisory) is a lower-level alert than 警報 (warning). An advisory suggests caution but does not indicate imminent danger, while a warning signals higher risk requiring immediate action.
Gold Rule
When to take action
Even during an advisory, prepare emergency supplies and secure heavy objects, as conditions can escalate quickly.
Word Origin
地震 (jishin, earthquake) + 注意 (chūi, caution/advisory) + 報 (hō, report/announcement). The term combines native Japanese morphemes to describe a specific type of seismic alert.
Usage Notes
Commonly used in Japan's disaster prevention system. The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) issues different levels of earthquake alerts, with 注意報 being the second-lowest level (after 予報 and before 警報).
Word Breakdown
地震
earthquake
root注意
caution/advisory
root報
report/announcement
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