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Need help learning signs in Japanese? Check out the cheat sheet below that includes vocabulary for different sign types!
We have listed some of the most common signs that can be found all over Japan.
Road signs in Japan show the rules and regulation of each road in order to keep road conditions safe, as well as prevent dangers on traffic. Not only is it important for you to recognize these signs, but you’ll also need to know how they’re translated into Japanese.
Once you have gone through the different signs, do head out and try to practice identifying the various signs and say them in Japanese!
How to use the Japanese Signs Vocabulary in a sentence?
Example 1 :
ここにはちゅうしゃきんしのサインがあるので、ここでちゅうしゃすることはできません。
Chūsha kinshi no sain ga arunode, chūsha suru koto wa dekimasen.
There is a “no vehicle parking” sign, so you are not allowed to park here.
Example 2 :
このどうろはこうじちゅうです。
Kono dōro wa kōjichū desu.
This road is under construction.
Japanese Signs Vocabulary – Prohibition Signs
| Sign | Japanese | Pronunciation | Meaning |
 | たちいりきんし | tachi iri kinshi | No entry |
 | ポイすてきんし | poi sute kinshi | No littering |
 | ちゅうりんきんし | chūrin kinshi | No bike parking |
 | ちゅうしゃきんし | chūsha kinshi | No vehicle parking |
 | きんえん | kin en | No smoking |
 | フラッシュさつえいきんし | furasshu satsuei kinshi | No flash |
 | さつえいきんし | satsuei kinshi | No photos/videos |
Japanese Signs Vocabulary – Caution Signs
| Sign | Japanese | Pronunciation | Meaning |
 | だんさにちゅうい | dansa ni chūi | Watch your step |
 | てんけんちゅう | tenken chū | Under inspection |
 | せいそうちゅう | seisō chū | Cleaning in progress |
 | かんしカメラさどうちゅう | kanshi kamera sadō chū | Security Camera in use |
 | こうじちゅう | kōji chū | Under Construction |
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