Translation guide
A brief, important news report that interrupts regular programming or appears suddenly.
A sudden, important news report that interrupts regular TV or radio programming.
Standard term for a breaking news bulletin that interrupts programming. Used on TV, radio, and online.
ただいまニュース速報が入りました。
We have a breaking news bulletin right now.
Short for 'news flash' or 'bulletin'. Often used in headlines or as a label.
A piece of news that is surprising or suddenly becomes known, not necessarily interrupting a broadcast.
Used for urgent news, often in headlines or announcements. Can refer to a flash or breaking story.
緊急ニュースが飛び込んできた。
Urgent news just came in.
地震の速報です。
This is an earthquake bulletin.
Literally 'special/extra news'. Used for unscheduled news broadcasts, similar to a news flash.
臨時ニュースをお伝えします。
We bring you a special news bulletin.