English–Japanese
“representative” in Japanese
How to say “representative” in Japanese
“Representative” in Japanese is 代表 (daihyō).
A representative connects a group with others by standing in its place, whether as a person, a role, or an act of speaking for it.
Example sentences with 代表
クラスの代表に選ばれました。ku ra su no dai hyō ni era ba re ma shi ta
I was chosen as the class representative.
クラスで話し合って、代表を一人選びます。ku ra su de hana shi a tte dai hyō o hito ri era bi ma su
We discuss it in class and choose one representative.
Tips for using 代表
- In Japanese schools, a 代表 (daihyō) often speaks for a class or group at ceremonies and meetings, making the word common in everyday school life.
Other Japanese words for “representative”
この写真は代表的な例です。ko no sha shin wa dai hyō teki na rei de su
This photo is a representative example.