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