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Noun meaning 'expression' or 'presentation.' Used to describe the act of expressing thoughts, feelings, or ideas, often in art, language, or performance. Example: 『彼の表現は素晴らしい』 (kare no hyōgen wa subarashii, 'His expression is wonderful').
Theme
In an art class, User and their classmate Ken discuss different ways to convey emotions through art.
表現
ひょうげん
expression (as in artistic or verbal expression)
Culture & SocietyEntertainment & Media
Memory Hook
Imagine an artist presenting a painting and saying, 'This is my expression!' The word sounds like 'hyōgen' — think of 'hyō' as 'show' and 'gen' as 'genuine' — a genuine show of expression.
Cultural Note
In Japanese art and media, 『表現』 (hyōgen, 'expression') is highly valued in forms like manga, anime, and theater, where creators aim to convey emotions and ideas vividly through visual or verbal means.
Forms
Base: 表現Noun meaning 'expression' or 'presentation.' Used to describe the act of expressing thoughts, feelings, or ideas, often in art, language, or performance. Example: 『彼の表現は素晴らしい』 (kare no hyōgen wa subarashii, 'His expression is wonderful').