代表
代表する · noun or participle which takes 'suru'
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 代表する | 代表しない |
| Polite | 代表します | 代表しません |
| Past polite | 代表しました | 代表しませんでした |
| Past | 代表した | 代表しなかった |
| Te-form | 代表して | 代表しないで |
| Desire | 代表したい | 代表したくない |
| Potential | 代表できる | 代表できない |
| Passive | 代表される | 代表されない |
| Causative | 代表させる | 代表させない |
| Causative passive | 代表させられる | 代表させられない |
| Volitional | 代表しよう | |
| Polite volitional | 代表しましょう | |
| Imperative | 代表しろ | 代表するな |
| Conditional | 代表すれば | 代表しなければ |
| Tara conditional | 代表したら | 代表しなかったら |
Meanings
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
representative; delegate; representation
A person or group chosen to act or speak for others, or the act of representing. Common in organizational, political, and legal contexts.
He was chosen as the class representative.
The president gave a speech representing the company.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
typical example; exemplar; model
Something that exemplifies or is typical of a category; a representative instance. Often used in phrases like 代表的な or 代表例.
This is a typical Japanese dish.
Mount Fuji is a mountain that represents Japan.
A person who leads or stands at the forefront of a group. Less common than sense 1; often overlaps with 代表者.
He is leading the industry as a representative of the younger generation.
main number; switchboard number
Abbreviation of 代表番号; used for a main telephone number that connects to an organization's switchboard.
See also: 代表番号
For inquiries, please call the main number.
Usage patterns
- 〈場所〉を代表するto represent (a country, region, or organization)
He is an athlete who represents Japan.
- 〈物〉を代表するto be typical or representative of (something)
This dish is representative of Japanese food culture.
- 〈場所〉の代表としてas the representative of (a place or group)
She gave a speech as the company's representative.
- 代表を選ぶto choose/elect a representative
We all chose a representative for the class.