Japanese

らせ

しらせ
Meaning: news; notification; tidings
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

知
ら
せ

Example sentences

Happy news of a marriage arrived from a friend living far away.
突然の知らせに、驚きを隠せなかった。
I couldn't hide my surprise at the sudden news.
自分でも驚くほど、その知らせは嬉しかった。
Even I was surprised at how happy I was to hear that news.
突然の知らせに、彼は大きなショックを受けた。
He was greatly shocked by the sudden news.
合格の知らせを聞いて、家族全員で喜びを分かち合った。
Upon hearing the news of passing, the whole family shared the joy.
知らせを聞くと、すぐさま駆けつけた。
As soon as he heard the news, he rushed over immediately.
事故の知らせを聞いて、すぐに現場へ駆けつけた。
Upon hearing news of the accident, I immediately rushed to the scene.
彼は満面に笑みを浮かべて、合格の知らせを伝えた。
With a big smile all over his face, he conveyed the news of his success.
その知らせを聞いて、彼は顔を青ざめた。
Hearing the news, his face turned pale.
突然の知らせに、彼女は激しく取り乱した。
She lost her composure completely upon hearing the sudden news.

Usage Notes

Refers to information or a message transmitted to others. It can also mean an omen or premonition (e.g., 'mushi no shirase').

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