矢印(やじるし)

やじるし
noun
arrow (sign/symbol)
direction
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)に従(したが)って進(すす)む。
Follow the arrow.
画面(がめん)の右上(みぎうえ)に矢印(やじるし)が表示(ひょうじ)されている。
An arrow is displayed in the upper right of the screen.
赤(あか)い矢印(やじるし)の方向(ほうこう)に曲(ま)がると、駅(えき)に着(つ)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(や)). Commonly encountered on road signs, in documents, and on digital interfaces.

Writing

矢(や) means "arrow" and 印(しるし) means "mark" or "sign." The compound literally means "arrow mark."

Common collocations

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Added 2026.2.26 21:49 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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