Translation of Japanese word "信号" to English
信号
しんごう
[shingou]
IPA: /ɕiŋɡoː/
Meaning
NounA signalling device positioned at a road intersection or pedestrian crossing indicating the moment it is safe to drive, ride or walk, using a universal color code.
How to use
信号 (shingou) — 'traffic light / signal'. 信号が赤になる — light turns red. 信号無視 — running a red light.
🇬🇧 English
traffic light
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 信号
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): しんごう
Romaji Transcription: shingou
Example Sentences
信号が赤になると車は止まります。
しんごう が あか に なると くるま は とまります。
When the traffic light turns red, the car stops.
信号を守って事故を防ぎましょう。
しんごう を まもって じこ を ふせぎましょう。
Let's obey the traffic light and prevent accidents.
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Common phrases
- 信号が青になる— the traffic light turns green
Frequency rank: #520 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "信号" mean?▼
The Japanese word "信号" means "traffic light" in English.
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The word "信号" is read as "しんごう" (shingou). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "A device installed to regulate traffic.".
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