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[ぞう()]
zou
noun

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English Meaning(s) for 象

noun
  1. elephant (Elephantidae spp.)

Definition and Synonyms for 象

Elephant five-toed pachyderm
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Cast the visual appearance of something or someone
Synonyms: ざま, なり, シェイプ, , 体型, 体裁, , 外形, 外見, 姿, 姿形, 姿態, 容姿, 容態, , , , 形体, 形姿, 形容, 形態, 形状, 形象, , 格好, , ,
Elephant the symbol of the Republican Party
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Elephant introduced in cartoons by Thomas Nast in 1874
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Meanings for each kanji in 象

» elephant; pattern after; imitate; image; shape; sign (of the times)

Categories 象 is a member of

Pachyderm any of various nonruminant hoofed mammals having very thick skin: elephant
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Visual Aspect outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
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Proboscidian massive herbivorous mammals having tusks and a long trunk
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Allegory a visible symbol representing an abstract idea
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 象

Sample Sentences for 象

Because of that virus, many elephants lost their lives.
The African elephant has bigger ears than the Asian elephant.
This is how they catch an elephant alive.
The little boy gazed at the huge elephant, eyes wide open.
The elephant is the largest land animal.

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