noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
symbol; emblem; representation
General term for something that stands for or represents something else, such as a symbol, emblem, or outward sign.
鳩は平和の表象としてよく使われる。
The dove is often used as a symbol of peace.
This painting represents the artist's inner world.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
mental image; representation; idea
Technical term in philosophy and psychology for a mental image, idea, or representation in the mind.
心理学では、記憶に基づく表象の研究が行われている。
In psychology, research is conducted on memory-based mental representations.
カント哲学において、表象は認識の基本的な単位である。
In Kantian philosophy, representation is a fundamental unit of cognition.