Japanese word

標識

Pronunciation

Romajihyōshiki

Meaning

  • nounsign

Example

道路の標識を見てください。dō ro no hyō shiki o mi te ku da sa i

Please look at the road sign.

Illustration for 標識 (sign)

More examples

学校の前に新しい標識があります。gak kō no mae ni atara shi i hyō shiki ga a ri ma su

There is a new sign in front of the school.

工事中の標識を見つけたので、別の道を選びました。kō ji chū no hyō shiki o mi tsu ke ta no de betsu no michi o era bi ma shi ta

I chose another route because I found a sign indicating roadwork.

Core concept

Refers to a visible mark or display that identifies a place, gives information, or guides behavior.

Common phrases

  • 標識に従うhyō shiki ni shitaga u

    follow a sign

  • 標識を確認するhyō shiki o kaku nin su ru

    check a sign

  • 標識を見落とすhyō shiki o mi o to su

    miss a sign

Similar words

看板kanban: A board or panel that displays a name, advertisement, or other information.
案内板annaiban: A board that shows directions, locations, or other information for visitors.
目印mejirushi: A visible feature used to identify a place or help someone find it.

Definition in Japanese

場所や物を示したり、情報や注意を伝えたりするために設けた表示。ba sho ya mono o shime shi ta ri jō hō ya chū i o tsuta e ta ri su ru ta me ni mō ke ta hyō ji

Word origin

標識 (hyōshiki) is a Sino-Japanese compound of 標 (hyō, "mark") and 識 (shiki, "recognition"), meaning a mark used for recognition.

Usage tips

  • Unlike the broad English word "sign," 標識 (hyōshiki) usually refers to a visible sign or marker that provides information or guidance.

Other meanings

  • markernoun

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