Japanese word

指標

Pronunciation

Romajishihyō

Meaning

  • nounindicator

Example

この数字は成功の指標です。ko no sū ji wa sei kō no shi hyō de su

This number is an indicator of success.

Illustration for 指標 (indicator)

More examples

売上高だけを指標にすると、見えない問題を見落としてしまいます。uriage daka da ke o shi hyō ni su ru to mi e na i mon dai o mi o to shi te shi ma i ma su

If you use sales alone as an indicator, you will overlook hidden problems.

Core concept

A sign or measurable point serves as a basis for judging the state, level, or progress of something.

Common phrases

  • 経営の指標kei ei no shi hyō

    management indicator

  • 主要な指標shu yō na shi hyō

    key indicator

  • 指標にするshi hyō ni su ru

    use as an indicator

Similar words

目安meyasu: A general guide that helps estimate an appropriate amount, time, or level.
基準kijun: A fixed point or rule used to judge results or make comparisons.
尺度shakudo: A way to measure the amount or degree of a quality.

Definition in Japanese

物事の状態や程度を判断するよりどころとなるもの。mono goto no jō tai ya tei do o han dan su ru yo ri do ko ro to na ru mo no

Word origin

指標 (shihyō) combines 指 (shi, "point") and 標 (hyō, "mark" or "sign"), giving the sense of a mark used to judge something.

Usage tips

  • In Japanese news, 指標 (shihyō) often refers to figures such as economic data that show the condition or direction of a larger situation.

Other meanings

  • indexnoun

Related words

  • 指標化shihyōkaindicatorizationnoun
  • 指標的shihyōtekiindicativena-adjective
  • 指標性shihyōseiindicative qualitynoun

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