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expression in Japanese

expression in Japanese is 表現, 言い回し, 表情 — expression means the act of communicating a thought, feeling, or idea, especially through words, art, or behaviour.

expression in Japanese

表現
noun
Pronounced: hyōgen
A particular way of phrasing an idea.
言い回し
noun
Pronounced: iimawashi
A particular way of phrasing an idea.
表現
noun
Pronounced: hyōgen
表情
noun
Pronounced: hyōjō
A facial appearance usually associated with an emotion.
表現
noun
Pronounced: hyōgen
A facial appearance usually associated with an emotion.
数式
noun
Pronounced: suushiki
(mathematics) An arrangement of symbols denoting values, operations performed on them, and grouping symbols.
表現
noun
Pronounced: hyōgen
(mathematics) An arrangement of symbols denoting values, operations performed on them, and grouping symbols.
noun
Pronounced: shiki
(programming) A piece of code in a high-level language that returns a value.
表現
noun
Pronounced: hyōgen
(programming) A piece of code in a high-level language that returns a value.

What does "expression" mean?

  1. noun The act of communicating a thought, feeling, or idea, especially through words, art, or behaviour.
    "Freedom of expression is protected by law."
  2. noun A particular phrase or way of saying something, or a common saying.
    ""Raining cats and dogs" is a strange old expression."
  3. noun A look on someone's face that shows how they feel.
    "His expression changed the moment he heard the news."
  4. noun A mathematical or logical combination of symbols representing a value.
    "Simplify the expression before solving for x."

expression in a sentence

  • Freedom of expression is protected by law.
  • Dance is her main form of expression.
  • "Raining cats and dogs" is a strange old expression.
  • His expression changed the moment he heard the news.

Similar words in Japanese

Common Japanese translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "expression" in Japanese?

"expression" in Japanese is 表現, 言い回し, 表情. expression means: The act of communicating a thought, feeling, or idea, especially through words, art, or behaviour.

How do you pronounce 表現?

"expression" in Japanese is 表現, pronounced "hyōgen".

How do you use "expression" in a sentence?

Example: "Freedom of expression is protected by law." In Japanese, "expression" is 表現, 言い回し, 表情.

Are there other ways to say "expression" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 5 translations listed for "expression": 表現, 言い回し, 表情, 数式, 式.

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