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news; word; tidings; notice; notification; information
omen; foreboding; premonition
突然の悲しい知らせを受けて驚いた。
I received sad news.
虫の知らせで母に電話した。
Called my mother on a premonition.
知らせがあり次第連絡します。
I will contact you as soon as I have news.