sign in Japanese
sign in Japanese is 看板, 兆し, 兆候 — sign means a visible indication that something exists, is happening, or is about to happen.
sign in Japanese
看板
Pronounced: kanban
兆し
Pronounced: kizashi
An omen.
兆候
Pronounced: chōkō
An omen.
印
Pronounced: shirushi
(countable, uncountable) A visible fact that shows that something exists or may happen.
標識
Pronounced: hyōshiki
(countable, uncountable) A visible fact that shows that something exists or may happen.
符号
Pronounced: fugō
記号
Pronounced: kigō
符号
Pronounced: fugō
(mathematics) Positive or negative polarity, as denoted by the + or - sign.
合図
Pronounced: aizu
A specific gesture or motion used to communicate by those with speaking or hearing difficulties; now specifically, a linguistic unit in sign language equivalent to word in spoken languages.
手話
Pronounced: shuwa
(uncountable) Sign language in general.
サイン
Pronounced: sain
(transitive) To validate or ratify (a document) by writing one's signature on it. [from 15th c.]
署名
Pronounced: shomei
(transitive) To validate or ratify (a document) by writing one's signature on it. [from 15th c.]
What does "sign" mean?
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noun A visible indication that something exists, is happening, or is about to happen.
"Yawning in class can be a sign that someone did not sleep well."
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noun A board, notice, or symbol displaying information, directions, or a warning.
"A road sign warned drivers to slow down because of the sharp bend."
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verb To write one's name on a document to show agreement, authorship, or identity.
"Could you sign here to confirm that you received the parcel?"
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verb To communicate using gestures, especially in sign language.
"He learned to sign so he could chat with his deaf grandmother."
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sign in a sentence
- Yawning in class can be a sign that someone did not sleep well.
- Dark clouds are a sign that rain is coming.
- A road sign warned drivers to slow down because of the sharp bend.
- We followed the green sign towards the car park.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "sign" in Japanese?
"sign" in Japanese is 看板, 兆し, 兆候. sign means: A visible indication that something exists, is happening, or is about to happen.
How do you pronounce 看板?
"sign" in Japanese is 看板, pronounced "kanban".
How do you use "sign" in a sentence?
Example: "Yawning in class can be a sign that someone did not sleep well." In Japanese, "sign" is 看板, 兆し, 兆候.
Are there other ways to say "sign" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 11 translations listed for "sign": 看板, 兆し, 兆候, 印, 標識, 符号.
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