信号(しんごう)

しんごう
noun
signal, traffic light
communicationtransportation
1. traffic light, traffic signal
A device with colored lights used to control traffic at intersections.
信号(しんごう)が赤(あか)だ。
The light is red.
次(つぎ)の信号(しんごう)を右(みぎ)に曲(ま)がってください。
Please turn right at the next traffic light.
信号(しんごう)が青(あお)になったら渡(わた)ってください。
Please cross when the light turns green.
In Japanese, the green light is called 青(あお) (blue)
2. signal, sign
A gesture, action, or sound that conveys information or instructions.
信号(しんごう)を送(おく)る。
To send a signal.
電波(でんぱ)信号(しんごう)を受信(じゅしん)した。
We received a radio signal.
出発(しゅっぱつ)の信号(しんごう)が出(で)たら、すぐに走(はし)り始(はじ)めてください。
When the starting signal is given, please begin running immediately.

信号(しんごう) most commonly refers to traffic lights in everyday conversation.

Traffic light colors

Common collocations

Cultural note

In Japan, the green light is traditionally called 青(あお) (blue) rather than 緑(みどり) (green).

Related Words

Compare: 合図(あいず) (sign, signal)
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Added 2026.1.12 9:54 · Revised 2026.9.2 12:02
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