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[ひょう()·しょう()]
hyoushou
noun, no adjective, suru verb

English Meaning(s) for 表象

noun, suru verb, no adjective
  1. symbol; emblem
noun, no adjective
  1. mental image; representation; idea

Definition and Synonyms for 表象

Emblem special design or visual object representing a quality, type, group, etc.
Synonyms: エンブレム, 旗幟, 表号, 表象, 象徴
Image a personal facade that one presents to the world
Synonyms: イメージ, ペルソナ, イマージュ, 写象, 心像, 心象, 表象
Symbolization something visible that by association or convention represents something else that is invisible
Synonyms: シンボル, 表徴, 表象, 象徴
Mental Representation a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image
Synonyms: 心的表示, 表象
Symbol an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance
Synonyms: しるし, マーク, シンボル, 信号, , , , 注連, 略号, , 符丁, 符号, 紋章, 表号, 表徴, 表象, , 記号, 象徴
Allegory a visible symbol representing an abstract idea
Synonyms: エンブレム, 旗幟, 表号, 表象, 象徴

Meanings for each kanji in 表象

» surface; table; chart; diagram
» elephant; pattern after; imitate; image; shape; sign (of the times)

Categories 表象 is a member of

Figure a decorative or artistic work
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Visual Aspect outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
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Symbolization something visible that by association or convention represents something else that is invisible
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Mental Object the sum or range of what has been perceived, discovered, or learned
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Signaling any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
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Representational Process any basic cognitive process in which some entity comes to stand for or represent something else
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Sample Sentences for 表象

A dove is a symbol of peace.
Our minds transform experiences into symbols.

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