A clear notice helps a reader recognise an item and know where to report it.
The idea
State what you lost, when and where: 駅でかばんをなくしました. Add distinguishing features such as 青くて小さい, then ask a finder to tell a designated reception desk. Give precise details privately to staff if needed.
| Part | Example |
|---|---|
| いつ・どこ | 昨日、駅でなくしました。 |
| 特徴 | 青くて小さいかばん |
| お願い | 受付にお知らせください。 |
Examples
- 昨日、駅でかばんをなくしました。Yesterday I lost a bag at the station.
- かばんは青くて小さいです。The bag is blue and small.
- 中に本が入っています。There is a book inside.
- かばんには名前が書いてあります。A name is written on the bag.
- 見つけた方は、受付にお知らせください。If you find it, please tell the reception desk.
- ご協力をお願いします。Thank you for your help.
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Watch out
なくしました means you lost it; 見つけました means you found it. Do not publish your home address, full identifying details or sensitive contents on an open notice; use an appropriate contact channel.
Try it yourself
Choose and fill the blank: かばんがありません。かばんを_。(なくしました/見つけました)
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なくしました
なくしました reports a loss; 見つけました reports a discovery.
Choose and fill the blank: 「かばんは青くて小さいです。」色は_です。(青/赤)
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青
青 is the colour stated; 小さい describes size.
Choose and fill the blank: 見つけた方は、受付にお_ください。(知らせ/休み)
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知らせ
お知らせください asks the finder to inform the reception desk.
Practice round
Answer questions, then rebuild Japanese sentences where available. We keep your score.
Choose and fill the blank: かばんがありません。かばんを_。(なくしました/見つけました)
Choose and fill the blank: 「かばんは青くて小さいです。」色は_です。(青/赤)
Choose and fill the blank: 見つけた方は、受付にお_ください。(知らせ/休み)
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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