Expression in Japanese
"expression" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "expression". The most common choice is shown first.
Which one to use
表現 (hyōgen) is expression as the act of expressing — in art, in words. 表情 is the expression on a face. 顔 alone is the face itself. English uses one word for what you say and how you look while saying it.
Top pick
surface, table, chart, diagram
Reading: hyou
8 strokes · beautiful
Where it comes from
Composed of clothing and hair. Clothing hair.
What it carries
Surface, face, expression. Represents surface.
Related kanji for "expression"
expression
gen
Composed of jade and see. Jade being visible.
expression
gan
Composed of prince (彦) and head (頁). Front of head, face.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for expression?
The most common kanji for "expression" is 表, read as hyou. It means surface, table, chart. Related kanji: 現 (expression), 顔 (expression).
How many strokes does 表 have?
表 has 8 strokes.