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しるし — meaning in English

shirushi

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English meaning

  • bellwether noun Something or someone that signals which way a trend, market or opinion is about to move.
  • insignia noun A badge, symbol, or mark that shows a person's rank, office, or membership in a group.

Senses

しるし is used for these senses in English:

  • bellwether (figuratively) Anything that indicates future trends.
  • insignia A symbol or token of personal power, status, or office, or of an official body of government or jurisdiction.

bellwether — full definition

  1. noun Something or someone that signals which way a trend, market or opinion is about to move.
  2. noun The leading sheep of a flock, which traditionally wore a bell around its neck.
  3. adjective Acting as an early indicator of a wider pattern.

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