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How to say 'Express' or 'Reveal' in Japanese | 表わす

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The Japanese word for Express or Reveal is 'Arawasu', written as 表わす in Japanese.'Express' or 'Reveal' in hiragana is あらわす.

    word

    表わす

    Meaning

    Express, Reveal

    Reading

    あらわす

    arawasu

    Kanji

    表Surface, Express

    Explanation

    The Japanese verb '表わす (あらわす)' has two primary meanings. The first is 'to express,' which refers to conveying thoughts, feelings, or ideas through words, actions, or art. For example: She expressed her gratitude「彼女は感謝を表わした」(かのじょはかんしゃをあらわした). The second meaning is 'to reveal,' which refers to making something hidden or unknown visible or apparent. For example: The data revealed a surprising trend「データは驚くべき傾向を表わした」(データはおどろくべきけいこうをあらわした). This verb is often used in formal or written contexts and can be applied to abstract concepts like emotions, ideas, or truths.

    Part Of Speech

    verb

    Kanji JLPT

    N3

    Kanji Grade

    3

    Frequency

    890

    Composition

    kanji-hiragana

    Handwriting

This word is a godan verb. To learn how it transforms in different tenses and forms, explore all its conjugations.

Kanji in the Word 表わす

This word contains 1 kanji character:

  • kanji

    表

    Meaning

    Surface, Express

Hiragana in the Word 表わす

This word contains 2 Hiragana characters :

  • hiragana

    わ

    Reading

    Wa

  • hiragana

    す

    Reading

    Su

Words Related to 表わす Through the Kanji 表

These 13 Words contain the Kanji 表 as well.

  • word

    表

    Meaning

    Table

  • word

    表示

    Meaning

    Display

  • word

    表情

    Meaning

    Expression

  • word

    発表

    Meaning

    Announcement

  • word

    表現

    Meaning

    Expression

  • word

    代表

    Meaning

    Representation, Delegate

  • word

    表面

    Meaning

    Surface

  • word

    言い表わす

    Meaning

    Express

  • word

    図表

    Meaning

    Diagram, Chart

  • word

    裏表

    Meaning

    Both sides

  • word

    表明

    Meaning

    Statement

  • word

    表記

    Meaning

    Writing, Notation

  • word

    公表

    Meaning

    Announcement

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What does 'Arawasu' (表わす) mean?

'Arawasu' means 'Express' or 'Reveal' .

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