代表
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 代表
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
Kanji in this Word
代
5 strokes
Frequency: 66
JLPT N3
Grade 3
Meanings
substitute
change
convert
replace
period
age
counter for decades of ages, eras, etc.
generation
charge
rate
fee
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ダイ
タイ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
か.わる
かわ.る
かわ.り
か.わり
-がわ.り
-が.わり
か.える
よ
しろ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
す
表
8 strokes
Frequency: 77
JLPT N2
Grade 3
Meanings
surface
table
chart
diagram
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ヒョウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
おもて
-おもて
あらわ.す
あらわ.れる
あら.わす
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