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What does 表す (あらわす, arawasu) mean?

表す (あらわす, arawasu) means to express, to represent.

Quick facts
Readingあらわす
Romajiarawasu
Part of speechgodan verb, transitive
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N3
あらわす
N3 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonarawasu

to express, to represent

  1. 1godan verb · transitive to represent; to signify; to stand for
  2. 2godan verb · transitive to reveal; to show; to display
  3. 3godan verb · transitive to express
  4. 4godan verb · transitive to make widely known

Example sentences

  • He doesn't show his emotions on his face.

  • This symbol represents danger.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

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