Translation and Meaning of: 標識 - hyoushiki

The word 「標識」 (hyoushiki) in Japanese refers to "sign" or "marking", typically used to refer to traffic signs or other types of visual indicators. The etymology of the word finds its roots in two parts: 「標」 (hyou), which can mean "mark" or "target", and 「識」 (shiki), which is related to the concept of "knowledge" or "recognition". Composed, 「標識」 suggests the idea of a mark or symbol that provides recognition or information.

The origin of the word is deeply rooted in the daily needs of society to identify and direct behavior in public spaces. With the growth of cities and transportation routes, the need for a visually coherent and internationally recognized signaling system became essential. In Japan, this system has been particularly rigorous, reflecting the precision and attention to detail of Japanese culture.

The kanji characters that make up 「標識」 also have individually interesting meanings. 「標」 is an ideogram composed of radicals suggesting "tree" and "valuable," indicating a mark or symbol in nature that is important or worthy of notice, like a perennial plant that withstands the seasons. On the other hand, the kanji 「識」 combines radicals meaning "to say" and "sound," culminating in a concept that someone must listen or perceive in order to understand. Thus, a 「標識」 is not just a visual mark, but an element that communicates and educates those who observe it.

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Synonyms and similar words

• 標識 (Hyoushiki) - Signal or Signage Plate
• マーカー (Maaka) - Marker, used to indicate or signal something
• サイン (Sain) - Signal, often used to indicate something specific
• 標識板 (Hyoushikiban) - Signage, usually used on roads
• 標示板 (Hyoushiban) - Informative sign, used to inform or direct
• 標示符号 (Hyoushi Fugou) - Signaling symbol, representing specific information
• 標識看板 (Hyoushiki Kanban) - Signage board, a form of visual signal
• 標識表示板 (Hyoushiki Hyoushiban) - Display sign board, where information is shown
• 標識表示器 (Hyoushiki Hyoushiki) - Signage display device, generally electronic
• 標識表示機 (Hyoushiki Hyoushiki ki) - Automated display signaling machine
• 標識表示装置 (Hyoushiki Hyoushi Souji) - Equipment for displaying signaling
• 標識板面 (Hyoushiki Banmen) - Signage plate surface
• 標識板面積 (Hyoushiki Banmen seki) - Surface area of the sign plate
• 標識板面積計算式 (Hyoushiki Banmen seki Keisanshiki) - Formula for calculating the area of the signage plate
• 標識板面積計算方法 (Hyoushiki Banmen seki Keisanshōhō) - Method of calculating the area of the signaling plate
• 標識板面積計算式の導出 (Hyoushiki Banmen seki Keisanshiki no Dōshutsu) - Derivation of the formula for calculating the area of the traffic sign plate
• 標識板面積計算方法の導出 (Hyoushiki Banmen seki Keisanshōhō no Dōshutsu) - Derivation of the method for calculating the area of the signaling plate
• 標識板面積の算出方法 (Hyoushiki Banmen seki no Sanshutsu Hōhō) - Method to calculate the area of the signaling plate
• 標識板面積の算出式 (Hyoushiki Banmen seki no Sanshutsu Shiki) - Equation to calculate the area of the signaling plate