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Japanese word 象徴: symbol / representation. Meanings and example sentences.

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象徴 (しょうちょう): meaning and examples

Key takeaways

象徴 (しょうちょう) means symbol / representation.

See example sentences below.

象徴 at a glance

象徴
しょうちょうshouchou
N1noun
symbol / representation
象徴しょうちょうshouchouN1Japanese vocabulary

Core meaning of 象徴

Core meaning

symbol / representation

Basic example sentences

Example 1

ハトは平和の象徴です。

Translation

The dove is a symbol of peace.

Example 2

この建物は自由の象徴だ。

Translation

This building is a symbol of freedom.

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