Lexical entry
シニフィアン
shinifian
The form of a sign, such as a word or image, that represents a concept.
Qualities & ConceptsPure GairaigoSource: French
Meaning
In Saussurean linguistics, the physical or material form of a sign (like a sound or written word) as distinct from its meaning.
- the form of a sign
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Evidence and Provenance
- Data source
- JMdict_english
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- JMdict.2026-04-17
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