English–Japanese
“expression” in Japanese
How to say “expression” in Japanese
“Expression” in Japanese is 表現 (hyōgen).
An expression gives a thought, feeling, or idea a form that others can understand.
Example sentences with 表現
その表現は子どもにも分かりやすいです。so no hyō gen wa ko do mo ni mo wa ka ri ya su i de su
That expression is easy for children to understand.
同じ意味でも、場面によって表現が変わります。ona ji i mi de mo ba men ni yo tte hyō gen ga ka wa ri ma su
Even with the same meaning, the expression changes depending on the situation.
Tips for using 表現
- In conversation, expression can refer to a useful phrase or way of saying something, not only to a feeling shown on a face.
