Japanese

いいあらわす
Meaning: to express in words; to describe
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 言い表す 言い表さない
Polite 言い表します 言い表しません
Past 言い表した 言い表さなかった
Polite + Past 言い表しました 言い表しませんでした
Te-form 言い表して 言い表さなくて
Potential 言い表せる 言い表せない
Passive 言い表される 言い表されない
Causative 言い表させる 言い表させない
Imperative 言い表せ 言い表すな

Handwriting

言
い
表
す

Example sentences

I was so moved that I couldn't express it in words.
この古い寺院には、言葉では言い表せない趣がある。
This old temple has an indescribable elegance that words cannot express.
あなたの助けがどれほどありがたいか、言葉では言い表せません。
I can't express in words how grateful I am for your help.

Usage Notes

Often used for feelings or sensations that are difficult to put into speech.

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