symbolism in Japanese
symbolism in Japanese is 象徴主義 — symbolism means the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.
symbolism in Japanese
象徴主義
Pronounced: shōchōshugi
Representation of a concept through symbols or underlying meanings of objects or qualities. [from between 1645 and 1655.]
What does "symbolism" mean?
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noun The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.
"The novel is rich with religious symbolism."
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noun An artistic movement from late 19th-century France and Belgium that used symbols and suggestive imagery instead of literal realism.
"The painter's dreamlike canvases are considered a landmark of Symbolism."
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symbolism in a sentence
- The novel is rich with religious symbolism.
- Colour symbolism plays a big part in the film's visual style.
- The painter's dreamlike canvases are considered a landmark of Symbolism.
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What is "symbolism" in Japanese?
"symbolism" in Japanese is 象徴主義. symbolism means: The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.
How do you pronounce 象徴主義?
"symbolism" in Japanese is 象徴主義, pronounced "shōchōshugi".
How do you use "symbolism" in a sentence?
Example: "The novel is rich with religious symbolism." In Japanese, "symbolism" is 象徴主義.
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