表す
あらわす
arawasu
JLPT N3verbVocabularyLevel 29 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
表す (あらわす (arawasu)) means "to represent". It is read あらわす (arawasu). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
to represent
Also : to show · to express · to signify · to stand for
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Example Sentences
この記号は、数学の概念を表すために使われます。
このきごうは、すうがくのがいねんをあらわすためにつかわれます。
This symbol is used to represent a mathematical concept.
言葉では感情を表すことが難しい。
ことばではかんじょうをあらわすことがむずかしい。
It is difficult to express emotions in words.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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