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turn signal; direction indicator
The formal term for a vehicle's turn signal—the flashing lamp that shows the driver's intention to turn or change lanes. Composed of 方向 (direction) and 指示器 (indicator).
方向指示器を出す。
Put on the turn signal.
右折の前に方向指示器を点滅させる。
Flash the turn signal before turning right.
道路交通法では、方向指示器は曲がる3秒前に出すと決められている。
Under the Road Traffic Act, the turn signal must be activated three seconds before turning.
The official, technical term; in everyday speech ウィンカー is far more common.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 方向指示器を出す: to signal a turn
- 方向指示器を点ける: to switch on the turn signal
- 右／左の方向指示器: the right/left turn signal
SIMILAR WORDS:
- ウィンカー: the everyday katakana word for the same device
- ハザードランプ: hazard lights — all indicators flashing together as a warning