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表象

Reading

Kana: ひょうしょう
Romaji: hyōshō
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

vs
1

symbol; emblem

2

mental image; representation; idea

Kanji

Readings: ヒョウ、 おもて、 -おもて、 あらわ.す、 あらわ.れる、 あら.わす
Meanings: surface, table, chart, diagram
Readings: ショウ、 ゾウ、 かたど.る
Meanings: elephant, pattern after, imitate, image, shape, sign (of the times)

Example Sentences

ハトは平和(へいわ)表象(ひょうしょう)である。
➥A dove is a symbol of peace.
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(わたし)たち人間(にんげん)(あたま)経験(けいけん)表象(ひょうしょう)()える。
➥Our minds transform experiences into symbols.
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