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歩行者用信号機 (hokoushayoushingouki) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

歩ほ行こう者しゃ用よう信しん号ごう機き

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Meanings

1

pedestrian crossing light; pedestrian traffic signal

Refers specifically to the signal device for pedestrians at crosswalks, distinct from vehicle traffic lights.

歩ほ行こう者しゃ用よう信しん号ごう機きが青あおになったので、横おう断だん歩ほ道

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The pedestrian crossing light turned green, so I crossed the crosswalk.

Kanji

歩walk, counter for steps
行going, journey, carry out
者someone, person
用utilize, business, service
信faith, truth, fidelity
号nickname, number, item
機loom, mechanism, machine

Related words

信しん号ごう機き
A general traffic signal, usually for vehicles. 歩行者用信号機 specifies the pedestrian version.
横おう断だん歩ほ道どう
The crosswalk itself, not the signal. 歩行者用信号機 is the light that controls pedestrian crossing.

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歩ほ行こう者しゃ用よう信しん号ごう+

Etymology

Compound of 歩行者 (pedestrian) + 用 (for) + 信号機 (traffic signal).

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