表ひょうす

ひょ

う

す

Meanings

1

godan verb (-su), transitive verb

express; show

Used for expressing thoughts, feelings, or ideas, often in a formal or literary context. Related to the more common 表する (ひょうする).

Kanji

表surface, table, chart

Similar words

表ひょうする
More common and standard verb with the same meaning. 表す is a variant, often considered slightly more formal or literary.

Etymology

Variant of 表する (ひょうする), a Sino-Japanese verb from 表 (ひょう, 'express') + する ('to do'). The exact derivation of the す ending is uncertain; it may be a contraction or older form.