Word details

象徴

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

Dictionary

Entry

象徴ょうちょうNounTransitive~する VerbFreq #4483
1

symbol (of something abstract); emblem; (symbolic) representation

Examples
オリーブの枝は平和を象徴している。
An olive branch symbolizes peace.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

elephant, pattern after, imitate, image, shape, sign (of the times)

12 strokesFrequency 394JLPT N2Grade 5

On

ショウゾウ

Kun

かたど.る

Nanori

きさ

indications, sign, omen, symptom, collect, seek, refer to, question

14 strokesFrequency 850JLPT N1Grade 8

On

チョウ

Kun

しるし

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