兆(きざ)し

きざし
noun
sign; indication; omen; first signs
1. sign; indication; first signs of something beginning
Early, often subtle indications that something is starting or about to happen.
春(はる)の兆(きざ)しが見(み)え始(はじ)めた。
Signs of spring have begun to appear.
回復(かいふく)の兆(きざ)しがある。
There are signs of recovery.
不況(ふきょう)の兆(きざ)しが見(み)える。
Signs of recession are visible.

WORD FORMATION:
From the verb 兆(きざ)す (to show signs of, to begin to appear)

COMMON EXPRESSIONS:

  • 兆(きざ)しが見(み)える / ある (signs are visible/present)
  • 兆(きざ)しを見(み)せる (to show signs of)
  • Xの兆(きざ)し (signs of X)
  • 春(はる)の兆(きざ)し (signs of spring)
  • 回復(かいふく)の兆(きざ)し (signs of recovery)

USAGE NOTE:
兆(きざ)し often describes subtle, natural indicators of change, especially seasonal or gradual transitions. It carries a neutral to positive connotation.

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 前触(まえぶ)れ (harbinger, warning) - can be more dramatic or deliberate
  • 前兆(ぜんちょう) (omen) - often for significant/dramatic events
  • 兆(きざ)し - subtle, often positive or neutral early signs

Related Words

Related: 前触(まえぶ)れ (harbinger)
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Added 2026.1.18 12:30 · Revised 2026.1.19 21:17
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