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Meaning of 現す(あらわす) in Japanese

Japanese word definition and usage

現す, 表す, 現わす, 表わす, 顕す
JLPT 3
Kana Reading
あらわす
Romaji
arawasu
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    Godan verb with `su` ending, transitive verb
    Meaning
    to reveal; to show; to display
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    to express
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    to represent; to signify; to stand for
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    to make widely known

Example Sentences

現す, 表す, 現わす, 表わす, 顕す, あらわす used in context

Related Kanji

Kanji found in this word

JLPT 1

appear, existing

On: ケン

Kun: あきらか, あらわ.れる

18 strokes

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JLPT 3

present, existing, actual

On: ゲン

Kun: あらわ.れる, あらわ.す, うつつ, うつ.つ

11 strokes

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JLPT 3

surface, table, chart, diagram

On: ヒョウ

Kun: おもて, -おもて, あらわ.す, あらわ.れる, あら.わす

8 strokes

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