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合図

Signal


Meaning

Signal, Sign

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

A diagram everyone joins together to see is a signal or a sign.


Reading

あいず

Explanation

This word uses the kun'yomi reading for 合 and the on'yomi reading for 図. You know them both now, so you should be able to read this too!


Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 出発の合図

    signal for departure

    開始の合図

    signal to begin

    終了の合図

    signal indicating the end

  • 合図を出す

    to give a signal

    合図を送る

    to send a signal

    合図をする

    to give a signal

Context Sentences

私が合図をしたら、大きくジャンプをしてください。

When I give the signal, please jump high.

サムは、親指を上げて合図を送った。

Sam gave the signal by raising his thumb up.

それがスタートの合図でした。

That was the signal to start.


Kanji Composition