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announcement

NounSuru VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

1. announcement (esp. over public-address system)
2. official announcement

This katakana word comes from the English word "announce" and refers to making a public announcement or broadcasting information. It is commonly used in stations, airports, and public facilities where information is read aloud.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

I forgot to announce the schedule change and everyone got confused.

Sentence 2

"I'm announcing today's changes." "Wait — right now, here?"

Sentence 3

There have been so many announcements today — I can't focus.

Sentence 4

An emergency announcement suddenly came on in the quiet library.

Sentence 5

As a company, we will be making an official announcement on our policy within the coming week.