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Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 表す

現す
表わす
現わす
顕す
らわ
Godan verb
Transitive
Freq #2871
1

Esp. 表す, 表わす

to represent; to signify; to stand for

Examples
&のマークはandの文字を表す
The sign "&" stands for "and".
2

Esp. 現す, 現わす

to reveal; to show; to display

Examples
ご自分の栄光を現された
He thus revealed his glory.
3

Esp. 表す, 表わす

to express

Examples
あなたのご親切に対し深く感謝の意を表します
I wish to express my deep appreciation for your kindness.
4

Esp. 顕す

to make widely known

Kanji in this Word

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
11 strokes
Frequency: 85
JLPT N2
Grade 5

Meanings

present
existing
actual

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ゲン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
あらわ.れる
あらわ.す
うつつ
うつ.つ
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
あきら
きら
18 strokes
Frequency: 1536
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

appear
existing

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ケン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
あきらか
あらわ.れる
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
あき
あきら
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