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
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
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
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
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?
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noun Something transmitted or displayed that conveys information, such as a light, sound, or electrical impulse.
"The ship sent a distress signal by radio."
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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."
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verb To indicate or communicate something using a gesture, sound, or device.
"He signaled a left turn before pulling out."
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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.
- When the lights dimmed, that was the signal for the audience to take their seats.
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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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