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[しょう()·ちょう()]
shouchou
noun, suru verb, no adjective

English Meaning(s) for 象徴

noun, suru verb, no adjective
  1. (abstract) symbol; emblem; representation

Definition and Synonyms for 象徴

Allegory a visible symbol representing an abstract idea
Synonyms: エンブレム, 旗幟, 表号, 表象, 象徴
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
Stand For express indirectly by an image, form, or model
Synonyms: シンボライズ, 意味, 模す, 表す, 表す, 表現, 象る, 象徴
Symbolising the act of representing something with a symbol
Synonyms: 象徴
Symbolize represent or identify by using a symbol
Synonyms: 象徴
Represent be representative or typical for
Synonyms: 代理, 代表, 表す, 表す, 説明, 象る, 象徴
Epitomize embody the essential characteristics of or be a typical example of
Synonyms: 代表, 象徴
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
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
Stand For be a symbol
Synonyms: シンボライズ, 意味, 模す, 表す, 表す, 表現, 象る, 象徴
Symbolize use symbols
Synonyms: 象徴

Meanings for each kanji in 象徴

» elephant; pattern after; imitate; image; shape; sign (of the times)
» indications; sign; omen; symptom; collect; seek; refer to; question

Categories 象徴 is a member of

Stand For express indirectly by an image, form, or model
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Intend mean or intend to express or convey
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Be have the quality of being
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Figure a decorative or artistic work
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Symbolization something visible that by association or convention represents something else that is invisible
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Signaling any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
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Represent describe or present, usually with respect to a particular quality
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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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Figuration representing figuratively as by emblem or allegory
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 象徴

Sample Sentences for 象徴

The Emperor shall be the symbol of the State.
Even people who don't believe in the Catholic church venerate the Pope as a symbolic leader.
The Emperor is the symbol of the unity of the people.
The statue expresses freedom.
Long ago in early cultures, the ball in the game was the symbol of the sun.

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