サイレン
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Base noun form. Refers to a loud warning device used in emergencies or alarms. Written in katakana as it's a loanword from English. Example: 『サイレンが鳴る』 (sairen ga naru, 'the siren sounds').
Theme
User and their neighbor Aiko are chatting in the park when they hear a loud noise from the street.
サイレン
サイレン
siren
Everyday Life & SurvivalTechnology & Devices
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'silent' scene suddenly broken by a loud siren — 'silent' sounds like 'サイレン' (sairen, 'siren'). 'Silent' → サイレン (sairen, 'siren')!
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『サイレン』 (sairen, 'siren') is commonly heard during emergency drills, such as earthquake or tsunami warnings, and from emergency vehicles like ambulances and police cars. It's an important sound for public safety awareness.
Forms
Base: サイレンBase noun form. Refers to a loud warning device used in emergencies or alarms. Written in katakana as it's a loanword from English. Example: 『サイレンが鳴る』 (sairen ga naru, 'the siren sounds').