標ひょう識しき

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Common wordJLPTN2Freq.FrequencyTop 20,000

Meanings

General term for a physical sign, marker, or beacon that conveys information, warnings, or directions.

Related words

看かん板ばんN2sense 1
看板 is typically a commercial or shop sign meant to attract attention, while 標識 is a general marker used for guidance, warning, or information (e.g. traffic signs).
記き号ごうN2sense 2
記号 is the general term for a symbol or notation system, while 標識 in linguistics specifically denotes a marker that signals grammatical or discourse function.
信しん号ごうN4sense 1
信号 refers to a traffic light or transmitted signal, whereas 標識 is a fixed, static sign or marker that does not change.
目め印じるしN3sense 1
目印 is a casual word for any mark or landmark used to help you find or recognize something, while 標識 is a more formal, often official, sign.
立たて札ふだN1
標識 is a marker or road sign used for guidance or regulation, whereas 立て札 is a simpler wooden post-sign for notices, often at historic or construction sites.

Don't confuse with

標ひょう示じ sense 1
標示 refers to the act of displaying or indicating information, while 標識 refers to the physical sign or marker itself.
標ひょう本ほんN2
標識 (a sign or marker) shares the kanji 標 with 標本 but means something entirely different, a visual marker rather than a specimen or sample.
標ひょう語ごN1
標識 refers to a physical sign or marker such as a road sign, while 標語 is a verbal slogan or motto; the two share the kanji 標 but differ in meaning.