How do you say "Important announcement" in Japanese?

"Important announcement" in Japanese is "大事な知らせ". This phrase is commonly used in Japan.

What does "大事な知らせ" mean in English?

"大事な知らせ" means "Important announcement" in English. Usage tip: This is [大事] + [な] + [知らせ]. A handy pattern: [adjective + な + noun].

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How to Say ‘Important announcement’ in Japanese

大事な知らせ

daiji na shirase

[dai-jee nah shee-rah-seh]

💬 Usage Tip: This is [大事] + [な] + [知らせ]. A handy pattern: [adjective + な + noun].

🇯🇵 In Japan: This kind of phrase sounds natural in workplaces, schools, station notices, and formal messages. If you hear it, pay attention!

Phrase Breakdown

大事

daiji

[dai-jee]

important; precious

Describes something important or valuable. Here it modifies 知らせ with な.

Example

これは大事な知らせです。

This is important news.

な知らせ

na shirase

na + notice; important notice

な here connects 大事 to お知らせ/知らせ-like nouns, forming an adjective phrase meaning 'an important notice'.

Example

大事な知らせがあります。

There is an important notice.

Words in this phrase

な

[nah]

na (adjectival linker)

Connects a na-adjective like 大事 to the noun that follows.

Example

大事な知らせのなはことばをつなぎます。

The na in daiji na shirase connects the words.

知らせ

shirase

[shee-rah-seh]

news; notice; information

A message, report, or announcement. In this phrase, it means news.

Example

大事な知らせを聞きました。

I heard important news.

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