Japanese Conversation · Level 30
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Japanese word
マーク
Pronunciation
Romajimāku
Meaning
- nounmark
Example
正しい答えにマークを付けます。tada shi i kota e ni mā ku o tsu ke ma su
I put a mark on the correct answer.
More examples
先生の指示に従って、重要な部分にマークを付けます。sen sei no shi ji ni shitaga tte jū yō na bu bun ni mā ku o tsu ke ma su
I put a mark on the important parts according to the teacher's instructions.
Core concept
Describes a visible sign that points out, identifies, or represents something.
Common phrases
マークを付けるmā ku o tsu ke ru
put a mark
マークを消すmā ku o ke su
erase a mark
Similar words
目印mejirushi: A visible feature or sign used to identify a person, place, or thing.
記号kigō: A visual sign used to represent information or meaning.
サインsain: A sign or symbol used to give information or show identity.
Definition in Japanese
何かを識別したり、内容や状態を表したりするための目印。nan ka o shiki betsu shi ta ri nai yō ya jō tai o arawa shi ta ri su ru ta me no me jirushi
Word origin
The noun マーク (māku, "mark") entered Japanese from English mark, which comes from Old English mearc, meaning "boundary" or "sign".
Usage tips
- In everyday Japanese, a warning or accessibility symbol may be called a マーク (māku), linking the word to signs seen in public places.
Other meanings
- logonoun
- symbolnoun
Related words
- マーカーmākāmarkernoun
- マーキングmākingumarkingnoun