Penunjuk

Penunjuk is an Indonesian term that denotes an indicator, sign, or pointer. It is derived from the root tunjuk with the affix pen-, which often marks an instrument or actor that points to or reveals something.

In everyday usage, penunjuk refers to anything that shows a value, status, or condition. This includes indicators on instruments and dashboards, such as penunjuk suhu (temperature indicator), penunjuk tekanan (pressure gauge), penunjuk level bahan bakar (fuel level indicator), and lampu penunjuk (indicator light). These devices translate measurements into information that is easy to read and act upon.

Penunjuk also describes signs that guide orientation or decision-making, such as penunjuk arah (directional signs or signposts) on roads, maps, or buildings. In this sense, penunjuk functions as a marker that helps people interpret location, direction, or choice.

In technology and computing, penunjuk can refer to the cursor or pointer seen on a computer screen that indicates the current focus or position of input. This usage is common in Indonesian-language software documentation and tutorials, where the penunjuk represents the visual marker for user interaction.

The term appears in various compound forms, including penunjuk jalan, penunjuk arah, penunjuk lampu, and penunjuk status. While the precise meaning depends on context, the core idea remains: a penunjuk is something that points to or reveals information about another thing.

See also: tunjuk, indikator, tanda, penunjuk arah.