ウィンカー

うぃんかー
noun
turn signal, indicator
transportation
1. turn signal, indicator, blinker
A flashing light on a vehicle used to indicate the driver's intention to turn or change lanes. Also called ウインカー or 方向指示器(ほうこうしじき).
Please put on your turn signal before turning right.
Changing lanes without signaling is dangerous.
The left turn signal bulb is burned out.

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Etymology

From English "winker," an old British word for a car's indicator. English today says "turn signal," "blinker" or "indicator."

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