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VocabJLPT N1

alarm

Noun

Definitions

1. warning
2. alarm

This noun refers to an official warning or alarm issued to alert people of an impending danger or hazard, such as severe weather or a natural disaster. It is commonly broadcast by government or emergency services to urge caution or prompt action.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

The city announced, "Please stay indoors until the warning is lifted."

Sentence 2

"The alarm is going off and nobody's moving?" I said, starting to panic.

Sentence 3

"Close the windows if the alarm goes off," my mom reminded me.

Sentence 4

Is it true there's an alarm drill during the lunch break?

Sentence 5

An alarm went off just as I was drifting off to sleep — worst timing ever!