象しょう徴ちょう

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb

symbol; emblem; representation

Refers to something concrete that stands for an abstract idea, quality, or concept. Often used in the pattern 〜の象徴 or 〜を象徴する.

• 鳩はとは平へい和わの象しょう徴ちょうです。

  The dove is a symbol of peace.

• この建たて物ものは