表 Kanji – surface

The Japanese kanji 表 can mean surface, table, chart, diagram.

Meaning and Readings

Meaning: surface, table, chart, diagram
Onyomi: ヒョウ
Kunyomi: おもて, -おもて, あらわす, あらわれる, あらわす
Romaji: hyou, omote, arawasu, arawareru
JLPT: 2
Frequency Rank: 77

How is 表 read?

表 has the onyomi reading ヒョウ and the kunyomi readings おもて, -おもて, あらわす, あらわれる, あらわす.

In romaji, these readings can be written as hyou, omote, arawasu, arawareru.

Common Japanese Words Using 表

These common Japanese words contain 表. Select linked kanji to explore their meanings and readings.

  • 意思表示(いしひょうじ) — expressing one's feelings, communicating one's intention
  • 意表(いひょう) — surprise, something unexpected
  • 一覧表(いちらんひょう) — list, table, schedule, catalogue, catalog
  • 表す(あらわす) — to represent, to signify, to stand for
  • 言い表す(いいあらわす) — to express (in words)
  • 公表(こうひょう) — official announcement, proclamation
  • 時刻表(じこくひょう) — timetable, schedule
  • 辞表(じひょう) — letter of resignation
  • 図表(ずひょう) — chart, diagram, graph, figure
  • 代表(だいひょう) — representation, representative, delegate, delegation

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