Meaning

Primary

Signal

Alternative

Sign

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

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

Reading

あいず
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This word uses the kun'yomi reading for and the on'yomi reading for . 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

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