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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

    図表: diagram or chart. The Japanese noun '図表 (ずひょう)' refers to a visual representation of data or information, such as a chart, graph, or diagram. It is commonly used in academic, business, and technical contexts to present complex information in an easily understandable format. For example: Please refer to the chart on page 5「5ページの図表を参照してください」(5ページのずひょうをさんしょうしてください). This diagram explains the process「この図表はプロセスを説明しています」(このずひょうはプロセスをせつめいしています). The word can also be used to describe tables or figures in reports or presentations.

    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:

    word

    Meaning

    Table

    word

    表示

    Meaning

    Display

    word

    表わす

    Meaning

    Express, Reveal

    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

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

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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.