表す

To express thoughts or feelings, or to represent and signify.

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Other forms

表します polite form

表して te-form

表した past form

表わす alternative spelling

1 Verb (transitive)

To Express / Show

To communicate internal thoughts, feelings, or intent through words, facial expressions, or actions.

Example

彼は顔に喜びを表した。

He showed joy on his face.

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2 Verb (transitive)

To Represent / Symbolize

To stand for, signify, or denote a specific meaning, value, or entity.

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表す

あらわす

To express thoughts or feelings, or to represent and signify.

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