Japanese word

印

Pronunciation

Romajishirushi

Meaning

  • nounmark

Example

紙に小さな印を付けます。kami ni chii sa na shirushi o tsu ke ma su

I put a small mark on the paper.

Illustration for 印 (mark)

More examples

この地図では、駅の場所に印が付いています。ko no chi zu de wa eki no ba sho ni shirushi ga tsu i te i ma su

There is a mark at the station's location on this map.

Core concept

A mark serves as a visible clue that identifies something or shows where attention belongs.

Common phrases

  • 印を付けるshirushi o tsu ke ru

    put a mark

  • 印が付くshirushi ga tsu ku

    have a mark

  • 印を消すshirushi o ke su

    erase a mark

Similar words

目印mejirushi: A mark or object used to identify something or show a particular location.
記号kigō: A written or visible mark that represents information, an idea, or a specific meaning.
標識hyōshiki: A sign placed in a public or specific area to give information or indicate a place.

Definition in Japanese

物の表面などに付けて目印や識別の手掛かりとするもの。mono no hyō men na do ni tsu ke te me jirushi ya shiki betsu no te ga ka ri to su ru mo no

Word origin

The native Japanese noun 印 (shirushi, "mark or sign") is related to しるす (shirusu, "to mark or record"), naming what marks or indicates something.

Usage tips

  • In conversation, 印 (shirushi, "mark") can mean a general physical sign, while 印鑑 (inkan, "personal seal") specifically refers to a seal used for identification.

Other meanings

  • signnoun

Opposites

  • 無印mujirushiunmarkednoun

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