ウィンカー（ウィンカー、uィnkaー）
- turn signal

The word ウィンカー (ウィンカー) refers to a turn signal, also known as a blinker, on a vehicle such as a car, motorcycle, or bicycle. It’s the flashing light that indicates a driver's intention to turn or change lanes.

⚫︎ウィンカーを出すのを忘れました。 Translation: I forgot to use my turn signal. ⚫︎ウィンカーが点滅していません。 Translation: The turn signal isn't flashing. ⚫︎交差点で、ウィンカーを出して右に曲がりました。 Translation: At the intersection, I signaled and turned right.

You use ウィンカー (ウィンカー) when discussing the act of signaling a turn or lane change. It's used in conversations about driving, traffic, and vehicle maintenance. You would typically use it to describe the action of using the turn signal or the turn signal itself.

⚫︎The word is written in katakana: ウィンカー (ウィンカー). ⚫︎There is no Kanji for ウィンカー (ウィンカー) because it is a loanword. ⚫︎There are no variations in okurigana.

⚫︎方向指示器 (ほうこうしじき) - turn signal (more formal) ⚫︎ウインカー (ウインカー) can also be used, depending on the speaker.

There aren't direct antonyms for ウィンカー (ウィンカー) as it describes a specific function. However, the opposite of *using* a turn signal would be *not* using a turn signal.

車線変更する前に、必ずウィンカーを出してください。 ・Translation: Before changing lanes, be sure to use your turn signal. ・Explanation: This sentence emphasizes the importance of using the turn signal before changing lanes for safety.

この車のウィンカーは故障しています。 ・Translation: The turn signal on this car is broken. ・Explanation: This sentence describes a situation where the turn signal is malfunctioning.

ウィンカー (ウィンカー) is a loanword from the English word "winker", which is a slang term for a turn signal or blinker. The term refers to the act of "winking" with a light to indicate a change in direction.