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表す
arawasu
Description
「表す」は、気持ちや考えを言葉やしぐさで見せることです。
"表す" means to show feelings or thoughts through words or gestures.
また、ある物やしるしが、何かの意味を「表す」ときにも使います。
Also, "表す" is used when an object or symbol represents something.
Meanings
表すarawasu
to express (feelings, thoughts) in words or actions
感謝の気持ちを言葉で表す。
Express feelings of gratitude in words.
表すarawasu
to represent; to stand for; to signify
この記号は危険を表す。
This symbol indicates danger.
表すarawasu
to show; to reveal; to indicate
グラフが人口の変化を表す。
The graph shows changes in population.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
表す = express/represent an idea; 現す = make something physically appear (現す姿). Same reading.
- Etymology
from 表 (surface, outside) + す, i.e. to bring inner things to the surface.
In videos
“これは何々なんてと驚く気持ちを表す文法です。”
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