Translation guide
The V sign is a hand gesture where the index and middle fingers are raised and parted, while the other fingers are clenched. In Japan, it is most commonly associated with posing for photos, similar to saying 'cheese' in English. It can also mean 'peace' or 'victory' in certain contexts.
The speaker wants to describe or refer to the gesture of making a V sign with one's fingers, especially when posing for a picture.
The most common term for the V sign used in photos. 'Peace sign' is widely understood.
The speaker wants to refer to the V sign as a symbol of victory or peace, not necessarily in a photo context.
Used when the V sign represents 'victory', especially in historical or political contexts.
チャーチルはVサインで勝利を表した。
Churchill expressed victory with the V sign.
写真を撮るとき、みんなピースサインをする。
When taking photos, everyone does the peace sign.
Directly translates 'V sign'. Less common than ピースサイン but still understood.
彼はいつもVサインをして写真に写る。
He always appears in photos making a V sign.
Short for 'peace'. Often used casually when instructing someone to make the sign.
はい、ピースして！
Okay, make a peace sign!
Can also mean the peace sign as a symbol of peace, but more commonly associated with photos.
平和の象徴としてピースサインを使う人もいる。
Some people use the peace sign as a symbol of peace.