JLPT N3 · Getting things done

表す

あらわす

to express; to show

Stroke order of 表す

2 characters, 10 strokes in total. Watch the animation, then try writing it yourself.

表 · 8 strokes す · 2 strokes

Memory trick

Cloth 衣 with a mark on it shows a sign on the surface, expressing a feeling.

Parts: 表 surface/show (衣 clothing radical) + す kana

The characters in 表す

表おもて — front; surface (8 strokes)
すす — su (2 strokes)

Example sentence

彼は気持ちを言葉で表した。

かれはきもちをことばであらわした。

He expressed his feelings in words.

Words with 表

代表representative 発表announcement; presentation 時刻表timetable 表現expression 表面surface 表front; surface 表紙cover

More words: Getting things done

済むto be finished 過ごすto spend (time)得るto get; to gain 達するto reach 終えるto finish 繰り返すto repeat 至るto reach; to lead to 迫るto draw near; to press 含むto contain 加わるto join; to be added 通じるto get through; to lead to

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