VocabJLPT N3
traffic light
NounSuru VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. signal
  2. 2. signalling
  3. 3. traffic light
  4. 4. Signal
Most commonly refers to a traffic light, but can also mean a signal or sign in a broader sense, such as a railroad signal or a communication signal. In everyday conversation, it frequently comes up when giving directions.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

The light's about to change, so no need to rush.

Sentence 2

Wait, you're seriously crossing on a red? Really?

Sentence 3

Excuse me, could you stop at the next light?

Sentence 4

Turn right just past that traffic light up ahead.

Sentence 5

Ugh, caught by another red light — seriously not my day!