YukimojiYukimoji
← Vocab
←黒字疾風→
VocabJLPT N1
time signal
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. announcement of time
  2. 2. time signal
  3. 3. news report
  4. 4. Time signal
This noun refers to a time signal or time announcement, such as the chime or beep broadcast on the radio or television to indicate the exact time. It is also used for hourly chimes or automated announcements that notify people of the current time.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

The time signal synchronization requirements are clearly specified in the technical documentation.

Sentence 2

Every time the chime rings, I feel like another chunk of time is gone.

Sentence 3

My friend called me out: "Isn't that chime a minute fast?"

Sentence 4

Why is this time chime so loud? Who thought that was a good idea?

Sentence 5

The time signal didn't go off today — I wonder if there's a power outage.