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表
表 (readings: ひょう, おもて, あらわ; Japanese kanji) means “surface / to express”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 表現 (expression).
What does 表 mean?
| Kanji | 表 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | surface / to express |
| Readings | ひょう, おもて, あらわ |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 表
表 is read ひょう or おもて or あらわ depending on the word.
Example words with 表
| Example | 表現 (expression) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14