(やじるし)

やじるし
noun
arrow (sign/symbol)
1. 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(やじるし)(したが)って(すす)む。
Follow the arrow.
画面(がめん)右上(みぎうえ)矢印(やじるし)表示(ひょうじ)されている。
An arrow is displayed in the upper right of the screen.
(あか)矢印(やじるし)方向(ほうこう)()がると、(えき)()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 ()). Commonly encountered on road signs, in documents, and on digital interfaces.

KANJI:
() means "arrow" and (しるし) means "mark" or "sign." The compound literally means "arrow mark."

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 矢印(やじるし)(したが)う: to follow an arrow
  • 矢印(やじるし)クリック(くりっく)する: to click an arrow
  • 矢印(やじるし)キー(きー): arrow key