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arrow sign, arrow mark
A symbol shaped like an arrow (→, ←, ↑, ↓) used to indicate direction or flow. Commonly seen on signs, maps, diagrams, and screens.
矢印に従って進む。
Follow the arrow.
画面の右上に矢印が表示されている。
An arrow is displayed in the upper right of the screen.
赤い矢印の方向に曲がると、駅に着きます。
If you turn in the direction of the red arrow, you'll reach the station.
USAGE:
Refers to arrow-shaped symbols used for indicating direction, not actual arrows used as weapons (those are 矢). Commonly encountered on road signs, in documents, and on digital interfaces.
KANJI:
矢 means "arrow" and 印 means "mark" or "sign." The compound literally means "arrow mark."
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 矢印に従う: to follow an arrow
- 矢印をクリックする: to click an arrow
- 矢印キー: arrow key