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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
noun
Pronounced: kanban
兆し
noun
Pronounced: kizashi
An omen.
兆候
noun
Pronounced: chōkō
An omen.
noun
Pronounced: shirushi
(countable, uncountable) A visible fact that shows that something exists or may happen.
標識
noun
Pronounced: hyōshiki
(countable, uncountable) A visible fact that shows that something exists or may happen.
符号
noun
Pronounced: fugō
記号
noun
Pronounced: kigō
符号
noun
Pronounced: fugō
(mathematics) Positive or negative polarity, as denoted by the + or - sign.
合図
noun
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
noun
Pronounced: shuwa
(uncountable) Sign language in general.
サイン
verb
Pronounced: sain
(transitive) To validate or ratify (a document) by writing one's signature on it. [from 15th c.]
署名
verb
Pronounced: shomei
(transitive) To validate or ratify (a document) by writing one's signature on it. [from 15th c.]

What does "sign" mean?

  1. noun A visible indication that something exists, is happening, or is about to happen.
    "Dark clouds are a sign that rain is coming."
  2. noun A board, notice, or symbol displaying information, directions, or a warning.
    "The sign at the entrance said the shop was closed."
  3. verb To write one's name on a document to show agreement, authorship, or identity.
    "Please sign the contract on the last page."
  4. verb To communicate using gestures, especially in sign language.
    "She signed a quick "thank you" to the interpreter."

sign in a sentence

  • Dark clouds are a sign that rain is coming.
  • A fever can be a sign of infection.
  • The sign at the entrance said the shop was closed.
  • Please sign the contract on the last page.

Similar words in Japanese

Common Japanese translations

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: "Dark clouds are a sign that rain is coming." 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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