JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
表 — surface
- Reading
- ヒョウ・おもて・\~おもて・あらわ.す・あらわ.れる・あら.わす
- Meaning
- surface; table; chart; diagram
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
表 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is ヒョウ・おもて・\~おもて・あらわ.す・あらわ.れる・あら.わす and it means surface; table; chart; diagram. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
表 appears in everyday japanese words such as 表 (table), 表 (the front) and 公表 (official announcement).
Japanese words containing 表
Frequently asked questions
What does 表 mean in Japanese?
表 means surface; table; chart; diagram in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 表 read?
表 is read ヒョウ・おもて・\~おもて・あらわ.す・あらわ.れる・あら.わす. Reading it inside real words — 表 and 表 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 表 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 表 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 表 in a word?
A common word containing 表 is 表 (ひょう) — "table". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 表 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 表 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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