JLPT N5Words

信号(しんごう)

Meaning
道路で、赤・黄・青の光で進んでよいか知らせるもの
Explanation
「信号(しんごう)」is the device on the road that signals「止まれ」(stop) and「進め」(go) with red, yellow, and green lights. You cross on green and stop on red. Example:「次の信号を右に曲がってください」(Please turn right at the next traffic light).
Original Japanese explanation

「信号(しんごう)」は、道路で赤・黄・青の光で「止まれ」「進め」を知らせるものです。青で渡り、赤では止まります。例:次の信号を右に曲がってください。

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