Shouchou

JLPT N1

象徴 (Shouchou) is a Japanese noun meaning “symbol (of something abstract), emblem, (symbolic) representation”.

Meanings

  1. noun, suru verb, transitive verbsymbol (of something abstract); emblem; (symbolic) representation

Examples

  • The color white is a symbol of purity.

  • The dove stands for peace.

  • The Emperor shall be the symbol of the State.

Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).

Kanji in 象徴

elephantindications

Related words

featuretargetimpressionphenomenonshogiformelephant (Elephantidae spp.)signcollection (of fees, taxes, etc.)weather forecastereventweather (conditions)