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記号 (きごう) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Common word JLPT N2 Freq. Frequency Top 10,000 Meanings 1
noun
sign ; symbol ; mark
General term for a written or printed symbol, mark, or sign used to represent something, such as mathematical symbols, musical notation, or map symbols.
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We use many symbols in mathematics.
Kanji 記 scribe, account, narrative Similar words 符ふ 号ごう 符号 often refers to a code, cipher, or a sign with a specific agreed meaning, while 記号 is a broader term for any symbol or mark.
マーク マーク is a loanword often used for logos, check marks, or simple graphic marks, whereas 記号 is more formal and covers a wider range of symbols.
Etymology From 記 (ki, 'to record, write down') and 号 (gō, 'number, mark, sign'). The combination refers to a written mark or symbol used to record or represent something.
