Japanese

きざし
Meaning: sign; symptom; indication; omen
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

兆
し

Example sentences

I feel the signs of spring.
長い冬が終わりを告げ、ようやく春の兆しが見えてきた。
The long winter came to an end, and signs of spring finally began to appear.

Usage Notes

Refers to a sign or indication that something is about to happen or begin. Often used for natural phenomena or changes in a situation.

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