ウインカー
also: ウィンカー · ウインカ · ウィンカ
Meanings
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turn signal; blinker; indicator
Standard term for a vehicle's turn signal. Used in everyday driving contexts.
from English winker
Please use your turn signal before turning right.
The turn signal is broken, so I took it in for repair.
Usage patterns
- ウインカーを出すto signal (with a turn signal) before turning
I put on my turn signal before making a right turn.
- ウインカーを点けるto turn on the turn signal
Please turn on your turn signal when changing lanes.
- ウインカーが点滅するfor the turn signal to blink
I noticed his car's turn signal was blinking.