信号
しんごう
JLPT N5 · vocab_basicMeaning
traffic light, signal
Examples
信号が赤のときは止まってください。
Please stop when the traffic light is red.
📖 How to Use
「信号」means "traffic light, signal." Seeing it in full sentences helps you remember both meaning and grammar patterns.
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
「信号」is read as「しんごう」— memorize it as a pair to avoid mistakes in もんだい1.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい1 & もんだい2
「信号」appears in vocabulary questions (choose the correct meaning) and context questions (choose the best word).
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「信号」mean in Japanese?+
「信号」means "traffic light, signal". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_basic" category.
How do you read 「信号」?+
「信号」is read as「しんごう」.
Is 「信号」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「信号」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「信号」?+
信号が赤のときは止まってください。 — Please stop when the traffic light is red.
Practice 「信号」 with spaced repetition