緊きん急きゅう地じ震しん速そく報ほう

noun

Earthquake Early Warning; EEW

Official term for Japan's system that issues alerts seconds before strong shaking arrives. Often abbreviated as EEW in English contexts.

• 緊きん急きゅう地じ震しん速そく報ほうが鳴なったら、すぐに身みを守まもってください。

  When the Earthquake Early Warning sounds, protect yourself immediately.

• テレビで緊きん急きゅう地じ震しん速そく報ほうが流ながれた。

  An Earthquake Early Warning was broadcast on TV.