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On'yomi
ヒョウ
HYOU
Kun'yomi
おもて・-おもて・あらわ.す・あらわ.れる・あら.わす
omote / omote / arawasu / arawareru / arawasu

surface · table · chart · diagram

Details

Strokes8
Frequency#77
Radicalclothes(6)

Stroke Order

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Strokes8

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of clothing and hair. Clothing hair.

Symbolism

Surface, face, expression. Represents surface.

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

意思表示

いしひょうじ

expressing one's feelings; communicating one's intention; declaration of intent; expressing one's feelings

表裏一体

ひょうりいったい

the two views (of an object) referring to the same thing; being inseparable like the two sides of an object; two sides of the same coin; the two views (of an object) referring to the same thing

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 表 mean in Japanese?

表 means surface, table, chart, diagram.

How do you read 表?

On'yomi: ヒョウ (HYOU). Kun'yomi: おもて、-おもて、あらわ.す、あらわ.れる、あら.わす (omote, omote, arawasu, arawareru, arawasu).

How many strokes does 表 have?

表 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 衣 (clothes).

Is 表 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 表 (surface, table, chart, diagram) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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