English–Japanese
“sign” in Japanese
How to say “sign” in Japanese
“Sign” in Japanese is 標識 (hyōshiki).
Refers to a visible mark or display that identifies a place, gives information, or guides behavior.
Example sentences with 標識
学校の前に新しい標識があります。gak kō no mae ni atara shi i hyō shiki ga a ri ma su
There is a new sign in front of the school.
工事中の標識を見つけたので、別の道を選びました。kō ji chū no hyō shiki o mi tsu ke ta no de betsu no michi o era bi ma shi ta
I chose another route because I found a sign indicating roadwork.
Tips for using 標識
- Unlike the broad English word "sign," 標識 (hyōshiki) usually refers to a visible sign or marker that provides information or guidance.
Other Japanese words for “sign”
春の兆しが見えてきました。haru no kiza shi ga mi e te ki ma shi ta
Signs of spring are beginning to appear.
あの店の看板は赤いです。a no mise no kan ban wa aka i de su
That store's sign is red.
このサインは何ですか。ko no sa i n wa nan de su ka
What does this sign mean?
景気回復の兆候が見えます。kei ki kai fuku no chō kō ga mi e ma su
I can see signs of an economic recovery.
暖かい風は春の訪れの前兆です。atata ka i kaze wa haru no otozu re no zen chō de su
The warm wind is a sign of spring's arrival.