Japanese

あらわす
Meaning: to express; to represent; to show
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

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

Example sentences

自分の気持ちを言葉で表すのは難しい。
It is difficult to express one's feelings in words.
名は体を表すという言葉があるが、彼の性格は名前にぴったりだ
There is a saying that 'names represent the essence,' and his personality fits his name perfectly.
事故の遺族に深い哀悼の意を表した。
I expressed my deep condolences to the bereaved families of the accident.
大臣は今回の事件について遺憾の意を表した
The minister expressed regret regarding this incident.
イベントの主催者は、来場者に感謝の意を表した。
The event organizer expressed gratitude to the visitors.

Usage Notes

Used for expressing thoughts or feelings through language, facial expressions, or symbols.

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