シンボリック
Meanings
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Used as an adjectival noun meaning something represents or stands for something else, often in abstract or artistic contexts.
This painting is a symbolic representation of peace.
Usage patterns
- シンボリックな〈物〉a symbolic thing/object
This sculpture is a symbolic work representing peace.
- 〈事〉はシンボリックだsomething is symbolic (of a deeper meaning)
That single remark of his was symbolic.
- 〈物〉をシンボリックに描くto depict something symbolically
The director depicted death symbolically in this film.