Japanese

はつれい
Meaning: announcement; order; issuance (of a decree)
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

発
令

Example sentences

An evacuation advisory was issued due to heavy rain.
大雨警報が発令された。
A heavy rain warning was issued.
津波の警報が発令されたため、住民たちは速やかに高台へ退避した。
Because a tsunami warning was issued, the residents quickly evacuated to higher ground.
避難指示が半径二キロ以内に発令された。
An evacuation order was issued within a two-kilometer radius.
津波の警報が発令された。
A tsunami warning was issued.
政府は感染症の拡大を防ぐため、緊急事態宣言を発令した。
The government issued a state of emergency declaration to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.

Usage Notes

Used when official orders, laws, or warnings are announced. Often seen in news reports about weather or personnel changes.

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