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signal in Japanese

signal in Japanese is 合図, 信号, シグナル — signal means something transmitted or displayed that conveys information, such as a light, sound, or electrical impulse.

signal in Japanese

合図
noun
Pronounced: aizu
A sign made to give notice of some occurrence, command, or danger, or to indicate the start of a concerted action.
信号
noun
Pronounced: shingō
A sign made to give notice of some occurrence, command, or danger, or to indicate the start of a concerted action.
シグナル
noun
Pronounced: shigunaru
A sign made to give notice of some occurrence, command, or danger, or to indicate the start of a concerted action.
電波
noun
Pronounced: denpa
(of a radio, TV, telephone, internet, etc.) An electromagnetic action, normally a voltage that is a function of time, that conveys the information of the radio or TV program or of communication with another party.

What does "signal" mean?

  1. noun Something transmitted or displayed that conveys information, such as a light, sound, or electrical impulse.
    "The ship sent a distress signal by radio."
  2. noun An action or event that indicates something is about to happen, or serves as a cue.
    "The whistle was the signal to start the race."
  3. verb To indicate or communicate something using a gesture, sound, or device.
    "He signaled a left turn before pulling out."
  4. adj Remarkably notable or important.
    "It was a signal achievement for such a young scientist."
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signal in a sentence

  • The ship sent a distress signal by radio.
  • Weak phone signal made the call keep dropping.
  • The whistle was the signal to start the race.
  • He signaled a left turn before pulling out.

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What is "signal" in Japanese?

"signal" in Japanese is 合図, 信号, シグナル. signal means: Something transmitted or displayed that conveys information, such as a light, sound, or electrical impulse.

How do you pronounce 合図?

"signal" in Japanese is 合図, pronounced "aizu".

How do you use "signal" in a sentence?

Example: "The ship sent a distress signal by radio." In Japanese, "signal" is 合図, 信号, シグナル.

Are there other ways to say "signal" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 4 translations listed for "signal": 合図, 信号, シグナル, 電波.

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