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代表

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 代表.

Dictionary

Entry

代表いひょうNounFreq #2296
1

Noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; Transitive verb

representation; representative; delegate; delegation

Examples
級友を代表してお礼の言葉を述べさしていただきます。
On behalf of my classmates, let me say a few words of thanks to you.
我々の代表は新税の計画に異論を唱えた。
Our representative argued against the new tax plan.
2

Noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; Transitive verb

exemplification; typification; being representative of; being typical of; representative example; exemplar; model

Examples
モネの芸術は印象派を代表している。
Monet's art is representative of Impressionism.
3

leader

4

Abbreviation

switchboard number; main number

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

substitute, change, convert, replace, period, age, counter for decades of ages, eras, etc., generation, charge, rate, fee

5 strokesFrequency 66JLPT N3Grade 3

On

ダイタイ

Kun

か.わるかわ.るかわ.りか.わり-がわ.り-が.わりか.えるしろ

Nanori

surface, table, chart, diagram

8 strokesFrequency 77JLPT N2Grade 3

On

ヒョウ

Kun

おもて-おもてあらわ.すあらわ.れるあら.わす

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