"sign"の定義と意味

Sign

名詞

記号, シンボル

a symbol or letters used in math, music, or other subjects to show an instruction, idea, etc.

兆候, サイン

(medicine) any objective evidence of the presence of a disorder or disease

サイン, 兆候

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

サイン, 標識

a text or symbol that is displayed in public to give instructions, warnings, or information

サイン, ジェスチャー

any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message

サイン, 看板

structure displaying a board on which advertisements can be posted

サイン, 星座

(astrology) one of the twelve signs each with specific names such as Aries, Taurus, etc. that exists on a circular chart called the zodiac, used to identify a person based on their date of birth

サイン, ジェスチャー

a gesture that is part of a sign language

兆し, サイン

an event that is experienced as indicating important things to come

符号, 指標

having an indicated pole (as the distinction between positive and negative electric charges)

記号, シンボル

a unit or entity that carries meaning and represents a concept, idea, or object, often through a system of arbitrary associations between the signifier and the signified

What is a "sign"?

A sign is a basic unit that conveys meaning and represents a concept, idea, or object. It consists of two main parts: the signifier, which is the form that the sign takes, such as a word, image, or sound, and the signified, which is the concept or idea that the sign represents. The relationship between the signifier and the signified is often arbitrary, meaning that there is no inherent connection between the two; instead, it is based on social or cultural agreements. For example, the word "tree" is a sign where "tree" is the signifier and the actual concept of a tree is the signified. Understanding signs is essential for interpreting language and communication, as they allow people to share and convey complex ideas effectively.

符号, 数学的符号

(mathematics) the property of being positive or negative in any number other than zero

to sign

動詞

署名する, サインする

to write one's name or mark on a document to indicate acceptance, approval, or endorsement of its contents

Transitive: to sign a document