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警告
keikoku
Description
「警告」は、あぶないことや悪いことが起きないように、前もって人に強く注意することです。
"警告" means to strongly warn someone in advance to prevent danger or bad things from happening.
ふつうの注意よりも強い言い方で、標識やニュースなどでよく使われます。
It is a stronger expression than ordinary caution and is often used in signs and news.
Meanings
警告keikoku
a warning; a caution against danger or wrongdoing
画面に警告が出ました。
A warning appeared on the screen.
警告するkeikoku suru
to warn; to give a strong caution
先生は生徒に危ないと警告した。
The teacher warned the students that it was dangerous.
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Notes
- Etymology
警 (to warn, be alert) + 告 (to tell, notify), literally 'to notify a warning'.
- Nuance
stronger and more official than 注意; often used for serious dangers or official alerts.
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