表す (あらわす): meaning and examples

Key takeaways

表す (あらわす) means to express / to show / to represent.

See example sentences below.

表す at a glance

表す

あらわすarawasu

N3verb

to express / to show / to represent

表すあらわすarawasuN3Japanese vocabulary

Core meaning

to express / to show / to represent

Example 1

彼の顔は感情をよく表している。

Translation

His face clearly shows his emotions.

Example 2

この絵は作者の気持ちを表す。

Translation

This painting expresses the artist's feelings.