Illustration: In a Japanese community hall, a large sculpted dove with an olive sprig stands on a low pedestal at a reconciliation gathering. Beneath it, two adults who had been seated apart now clasp hands while their families visibly relax and move together.

JLPT N2nounLevel estimated by Bebop

象しょう徴ちょう

shouchou

symbol

Example sentences

オリーブの枝えだは平和へいわを象徴しょうちょうしている。
An olive branch symbolizes peace.
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白しろは純潔じゅんけつの象徴しょうちょうである。
The color white is a symbol of purity.
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はとは平和へいわを象徴しょうちょうする。
The dove stands for peace.
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Kanji in 象徴

象image; elephantOnショウ・ゾウKunかたどる
徴indications; signOnチョウ・チKunしるし

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