指示器 (しじき) Japanese meaning | KotomoraMeanings
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noun
indicator; gauge; display
A device or instrument that shows a measurement, status, or direction. Common in technical and industrial contexts.
show, indicate, point out
器utensil, vessel, receptacle 機loom, mechanism, machine Similar words
- 表示器
表示器 is a more general term for a display unit, while 指示器 specifically indicates a measured value or status.
- インジケーター
インジケーター is a common loanword for 'indicator', often used in casual or IT contexts, while 指示器 is more formal and technical.
Etymology
Compound of 指示 (instruction, indication) and 器 (device, instrument).
