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What is the Kanji for 'Surface' and 'Express'? | 表

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Surface' and 'Express', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Surface' and 'Express' is 表.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Surface, Express

    Reading

    kunyomiあらわ

    arawa

    おもて

    omote

    onyomiひょう

    hyou

    Parts

    𧘇Garment (衣)Life (生)

    Example Word

    代表: representation or delegate. The Japanese verbal noun '代表 (だいひょう)' can mean 'representation' or 'delegate'. As 'representation', it refers to the act of speaking or acting on behalf of someone or something. As 'delegate', it refers to a person chosen or appointed to represent others. Example sentences: He is the representative of our company「彼は私たちの会社の代表です」(かれはわたしたちのかいしゃのだいひょうです). This painting is a representation of peace「この絵は平和の代表です」(このえはへいわのだいひょうです). The nuance here is that '代表' can refer to both the concept of representation and the person who represents, depending on context.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    8

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    251

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    radical

    𧘇

    Meaning

    Garment

    Radical Form Of

    radical

    Meaning

    Life

    Radical Form Of

As Part Of Other Kanji

This kanji appears as part of one other kanji:

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sack

Words Using

This kanji is used in 14 words:

Kanji Related to Through the Part 𧘇

These 2 kanji contain the part 𧘇 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Travel

    kanji

    Meaning

    Clothes

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 4 kanji contain the part 龶 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Blue

    kanji

    Meaning

    Blame, Liability

    kanji

    Meaning

    Element

    kanji

    Meaning

    Poison

Learn the Kanji

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What does 表 mean?

表 means 'Surface' and 'Express'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Third Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N3 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.