How to say 'Symbol' in Japanese | 象徴

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The Japanese word for Symbol is 'Shouchou', written as 象徴 in Japanese.'Symbol' in hiragana is しょうちょう.

word

象徴

Meaning

Symbol

Reading

しょうちょう

shouchou

Kanji

象Elephant, Phenomenon 徴Levy, Symptom

Explanation

The Japanese verbal noun '象徴 (しょうちょう)' means 'symbol'. It refers to something that represents or stands for an idea, quality, or concept. This word is often used in contexts where an object, person, or event embodies a larger meaning or represents a significant idea. For example: The dove is a symbol of peace「鳩は平和の象徴です」(はとはへいわのしょうちょうです). This building symbolizes the city's history「この建物は街の歴史を象徴しています」(このたてものはまちのれきしをしょうちょうしています). The term is commonly used in discussions about culture, art, and philosophy.

Part Of Speech

verbal noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

4428

Composition

kanji

Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 象徴

This word contains 2 kanji characters:

kanji

象

Meaning

Elephant, Phenomenon

kanji

徴

Meaning

Levy, Symptom

Words Related to 象徴 Through the Kanji 象

These 7 Words contain the Kanji 象 as well.

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対象

Meaning

Target, Subject

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印象

Meaning

Impression

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現象

Meaning

Phenomenon

word

気象

Meaning

Weather

word

抽象

Meaning

Abstraction

word

象

Meaning

Elephant

word

抽象的

Meaning

Abstract

Words Related to 象徴 Through the Kanji 徴

These 2 Words contain the Kanji 徴 as well.

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特徴

Meaning

Feature

word

徴収

Meaning

Collection

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'Shouchou' means 'Symbol' .

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