Japanese Conversation · Level 35
90 words
Japanese word
表す
Pronunciation
Romajiarawasu
Meaning
- verbexpress
Example
彼は喜びを表します。kare wa yoroko bi o arawa shi ma su
He expresses joy.
More examples
その気持ちは、言葉ではうまく表せません。so no ki mo chi wa koto ba de wa u ma ku arawa se ma se n
I cannot express that feeling well in words.
Core concept
Brings an inner thought, feeling, or meaning into an outward form that others can perceive through words, actions, or signs.
Common phrases
気持ちを表すki mo chi o arawa su
express feelings
感謝を表すkan sha o arawa su
express gratitude
言葉で表すkoto ba de arawa su
express in words
Similar words
表現するhyōgensuru: To convey a thought, feeling, or meaning in an outward form such as words, actions, or art.
示すshimesu: To make a fact, feeling, intention, or meaning clear through words, actions, or signs.
伝えるtsutaeru: To communicate information, thoughts, or feelings to another person.
表明するhyōmeisuru: To state an opinion, position, or intention clearly and publicly.
Definition in Japanese
考えや気持ちなどを、言葉・表情・行動などによって外に示す。kanga e ya ki mo chi na do o koto ba hyō jō kō dō na do ni yo tte soto ni shime su
Word origin
The native verb 表す (arawasu, "to make apparent") combines あらわ (arawa, "apparent") with the suffix す (su, "to make or cause").
Usage tips
- The verb 表す (arawasu) is useful when a sign, gesture, or work of art conveys a meaning, as well as when a person shows a feeling or opinion.
Other meanings
- representverb
- showverb
- signifyverb
Opposites
- 隠すkakusuhideverb