ホイッスル
Meanings
1
Refers to the instrument that produces a whistling sound, commonly used in sports, traffic control, or as a signal.
The referee blew the whistle.
I carry a whistle in case of emergency.
Usage patterns
- ホイッスルを吹くto blow a whistle
The referee blew the whistle and stopped the match.
- ホイッスルが鳴るfor a whistle to sound/blow
The whistle for the end of the match sounded.