Japanese

ひょうげん
Meaning: expression; representation
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

表
現

Example sentences

It is difficult to express one's feelings in words.
わが国は、すべての国民の表現の自由を保障している。
Our country guarantees freedom of expression for all citizens.
作家は陳腐な表現を避けるべきだ
Writers should avoid cliché expressions.
彼の表現はとても文学的だ。
His expression is very literary.
それは月並みな表現だ。
That is a trite expression.
水墨画は墨の濃淡だけで表現される。
Sumi-e (ink wash painting) is expressed only through the shades of ink.
彼は感情を詩に込めて表現した。
He expressed his feelings in a poem.
その文章は文法的に正しいが、表現が少し不自然だ。
That sentence is grammatically correct, but the expression is a bit unnatural.
俳優はマイムで感情を表現した
The actor expressed emotions through mime.
その詩は沈博絶麗な表現で心を打つ
The poem moves the heart with its profound and beautiful expression.

Usage Notes

Used for expressing thoughts, feelings, or ideas through words, art, or actions.

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