標識|ひょうしきhyoushiki[0]heiban (flat)
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- nounsign; mark; marker; beacon
- noun, linguisticsmarker
- SynonymマークNeutralLoanword for a mark, symbol or trademark; in sports also marking an opponent. 「標識」 mainly means posted signs such as traffic signs, plus identification markers.
- SynonymしるしNeutralA general word for a mark or sign, also something that serves as proof. 「標識」 stresses directional signs set up at a location.
- Synonym目印めじるしNeutralAn easy-to-recognize mark or landmark for finding your way. 「標識」 is a sign formally installed, like a road sign.
- RelatedしるしNeutralA general word for a mark or sign, also something that serves as proof. 「標識」 stresses directional signs set up at a location.
- Related刻印こくいんNeutralA mark that is engraved or stamped, also figuratively a brand or stigma. 「標識」 covers any identifying or directing sign, not just engraved ones.
- Related符号ふごうNeutralA systematic symbol or code, such as plus and minus signs. 「標識」 is a sign set up to identify or point out a particular object or place.
- RelatedマーキングNeutralLoanword for the act of putting marks on something; also scent marking by animals. 「標識」 is the sign or identification marker itself, not the action.
- Related符丁ふちょうNeutralInsider codes and secret price marks that only people in the trade understand. 「標識」 is a sign used to identify or direct.
- Related標記ひょうきWrittenWritten, formal word for marking or annotating, also a title or subject line, as in documents. 「標識」 is the sign or identifying feature itself.
- Related表号ひょうごうWrittenWritten, rare word for a symbolic sign or emblem. In ordinary use say 「記号」 or 「標識」 instead.
Use 「標識」 for signs that direct or identify, especially traffic and road signs like 「道路標識」. For a general mark say 「印」 or 「マーク」; for an easy-to-spot landmark, 「目印」; for systematic symbols, 「符号」; for insider codes or secret price marks, 「符丁」.
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