Japanese

らせ

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

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Example sentences

遠くに住む友人から、結婚の嬉しい知らせが届いた。
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.

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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