English–Japanese
“signal” in Japanese
How to say “signal” in Japanese
“Signal” in Japanese is 合図 (aizu).
Marks an agreed moment or action so that people can coordinate without stating everything directly.
Example sentences with 合図
ベルは休み時間の合図です。be ru wa yasu mi ji kan no ai zu de su
The bell is the signal for recess.
準備ができたら、合図をお願いします。jun bi ga de ki ta ra ai zu o o nega i shi ma su
Please give me a signal when you are ready.
Tips for using 合図
- In baseball, a catcher uses hand signals to communicate a pitch choice to the pitcher while keeping the plan hidden from the batter.
Other Japanese words for “signal”
信号が青になりました。shin gō ga ao ni na ri ma shi ta
The signal turned green.
ここは電波が弱いです。ko ko wa den pa ga yowa i de su
The signal is weak here.