指標
A sign or signal that shows the condition or existence of something. In academic and economic contexts, it refers to a quantitative measure used to assess status or progress.
Examples
3 of 5健康の指標として体重をチェックする。
Check weight as an indicator of health.
GDPは国の経済力を測る主要な指標である。
GDP is a major indicator to measure a country's economic power.
成功の指標をどこに置くかが問題だ。
The question is where to place the indicators of success.
Word Family
Memory Tip
SHI (point/finger) + HYOU (mark) = A mark that points the way.
Quick Quiz
失業率は、社会の安定性を測る一つの（ ）だ。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 指標
Examples
健康の指標として体重をチェックする。
everydayCheck weight as an indicator of health.
GDPは国の経済力を測る主要な指標である。
academicGDP is a major indicator to measure a country's economic power.
成功の指標をどこに置くかが問題だ。
businessThe question is where to place the indicators of success.
幸福度を測るための新しい指標を導入した。
formalWe introduced a new index for measuring happiness.
テストの点数だけが能力の指標じゃないよ。
informalTest scores aren't the only indicator of ability.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
主要指標
key indicators
判断の指標
indicator for judgment
環境指標
environmental indicator
Often Confused With
目標 (Goal) is what you want to achieve; 指標 (Indicator) is the scale or sign used to measure where you are.
Usage Notes
Commonly used in IELTS Task 1 when describing economic or social data (e.g., 'economic indicators').
Common Mistakes
Learners often use '目標' (Goal) when they mean 'indicator' to measure something.
Memory Tip
SHI (point/finger) + HYOU (mark) = A mark that points the way.
Word Origin
From 'shi' (to point/indicate) and 'hyou' (mark/sign).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
失業率は、社会の安定性を測る一つの（ ）だ。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 指標
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More academic words
論拠
B1The logical basis or grounds for an argument or belief. Evidence or reasoning used to support a claim.
質的
B2Relating to quality, kind, or character rather than quantity. Often used in research to describe non-numerical data.
量的
B2Relating to quantity, number, or amount. Often used in research to describe numerical data and statistical analysis.
根本的
B2Relating to the most basic or important part of something; fundamental or radical. Addressing the root cause rather than superficial symptoms.
誘発
B2To cause or trigger a particular reaction, event, or phenomenon, often unintentionally.
精査
B2To investigate or examine something with great care and attention to detail. It is a higher-level word for 'investigation' often used in audits or research reviews.
推敲
B2To polish, refine, or revise a piece of writing to improve its quality. It is a sophisticated term for 'editing' one's own work.
保持
B2The act of keeping, holding, or retaining a state, record, or position. Often used for data retention or maintaining a physical state.
探究
B2The act of investigating or exploring a matter deeply to uncover the truth or essence of something. Often used in scientific or philosophical contexts.
依拠
B2To rely on something as a basis or authority for one's argument or actions. Used when a theory or law is based on a specific foundation.
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