表: the kanji for surface; express
表 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means surface; express. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
表 is written in 8 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
表 has 4 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 3 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ヒョウ (hyou)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 表現ひょうげん · hyōgen | expression |
| 発表はっぴょう · happyō | presentation; announcement |
おもて (omote)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 表おもて · omote | surface; front |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 自分の気持ちを表現するのは難しい。Jibun no kimochi o hyōgen suru no wa muzukashii.Expressing your own feelings is difficult.
- 会議で新しい計画を発表しました。Kaigi de atarashii keikaku o happyō shimashita.I announced the new plan at the meeting.
- 紙の表に名前を書いてください。Kami no omote ni namae o kaite kudasai.Please write your name on the front of the paper.
- 結果は来週発表されます。Kekka wa raishū happyō saremasu.The results will be announced next week.
- 絵で気持ちを表現しました。E de kimochi o hyōgen shimashita.I expressed my feelings through a painting.
Questions about 表
How many strokes does 表 have?
表 is written in 8 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 表?
The on readings are hyou (ヒョウ). The kun readings are omote (おもて), arawasu (あらわす), arawareru (あらわれる).
What JLPT level is 表?
N3. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 表
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.