兆候(ちょうこう)

ちょうこう
noun
sign, symptom, indication
1. sign, symptom, indication, omen
An observable sign that suggests something is about to happen or is already developing. Used for both medical symptoms and broader indications of change.
回復(かいふく)の兆候(ちょうこう)が見(み)える。
Signs of recovery are visible.
地震(じしん)の兆候(ちょうこう)はなかった。
There were no signs of an earthquake.
病気(びょうき)の兆候(ちょうこう)が現(あらわ)れたら、すぐに病院(びょういん)に行(い)くべきだ。
If symptoms of illness appear, you should go to the hospital immediately.

Used in both medical and general contexts. In medical usage, it refers to observable signs or symptoms of a disease. In everyday usage, it refers to early indicators of a coming change or event.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 兆候(ちょうこう)が見(み)える (signs are visible)
  • 兆候(ちょうこう)が現(あらわ)れる (signs appear)
  • 兆候(ちょうこう)を示(しめ)す (show signs)
  • 回復(かいふく)の兆候(ちょうこう) (signs of recovery)
  • 病気(びょうき)の兆候(ちょうこう) (symptoms of illness)
general
Added 2026.2.17 11:51
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