Japanese word

標語

Pronunciation

Romajihyōgo

Meaning

  • nounslogan

Example

学校の標語を決めます。gak kō no hyō go o ki me ma su

We will choose the school slogan.

Illustration for 標語 (slogan)

More examples

会社は安全を呼びかける標語を社内に掲示しています。kai sha wa an zen o yo bi ka ke ru hyō go o sha nai ni kei ji shi te i ma su

The company displays a slogan promoting safety in the workplace.

Core concept

A short, memorable expression presents a guiding idea for a group, cause, product, or public message.

Common phrases

  • 標語を募集するhyō go o bo shū su ru

    solicit slogans

  • 標語を掲示するhyō go o kei ji su ru

    display a slogan

  • 標語を考えるhyō go o kanga e ru

    think up a slogan

Similar words

スローガンsurōgan: A memorable phrase used by a group, campaign, or product to express an idea or message.
モットーmottō: A short phrase that states a guiding principle for a person or group.
キャッチフレーズkyatchifurēzu: A memorable phrase used to attract attention to a product, service, or idea.

Definition in Japanese

団体や運動などが、目的や主張を簡潔に表して人々に知らせる短い文句。dan tai ya un dō na do ga moku teki ya shu chō o kan ketsu ni arawa shi te hito bito ni shi ra se ru mijika i mon ku

Word origin

標語 (hyōgo) combines 標 (hyō, "mark") and 語 (go, "word"), forming a term for words that mark or express a guiding idea.

Usage tips

  • In English, slogan often refers to a memorable phrase used by a group, campaign, or product, while motto more often states a guiding principle.

Other meanings

  • mottonoun
  • catchwordnoun

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