矢印

やじるし
JLPT:N2
Frequency:
1

An arrow symbol used to indicate direction or instruction (e.g., →, ←); common on signs, diagrams, and screens.

Noun

Examples

この道をまっすぐ行って、矢印の方向に曲がってください。

Go straight along this road and turn in the direction of the arrow.

キーボードの矢印キーでカーソルを動かせる。

You can move the cursor with the arrow keys on the keyboard.

図の矢印は力の向きを示している。

The arrows in the diagram indicate the direction of the force.

2

Colloquially, the direction of one's attention or interest — often used metaphorically for romantic interest.

NounColloquial

Examples

最近、彼の矢印があの同僚に向いているらしい。

Lately it seems his 'arrow' is pointing at that colleague (he's interested in her).

話題はアイデアから売上へと矢印が移ってきた。

The focus has shifted from ideas to sales.