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Meanings
1
sad news; tragic report
General term for news that brings sorrow or disappointment. Often used in contrast to 朗報 (good news).
Hearing the sad news, she broke down in tears.
Good news and sad news arrived at the same time.
2
news of a death; death notice
Specifically refers to news that someone has passed away. Often used in formal or solemn contexts.
Everyone was at a loss for words at the sudden news of his death.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉の悲報が届くsad news (of something) arrives
Sad news arrived that my mentor had passed away.
- 悲報を受けるto receive sad news
He was at a loss for words upon receiving the sudden sad news.
- 悲報に接するto be confronted with (formal) sad news
Upon learning the sad news of my friend's death, I was deeply grieved.
- 悲報が入るsad news comes in
During the game, sad news came in that a teammate had been injured.