noun
English to Japanese Dictionary

expression Meaning in Japanese (expression 英語 意味)

表現, 表情, 言い回し
表現 in English:expression
Phonetic:ひょうげん
Quick Answer • 要約

expression の日本語の意味は「表現, 表情, 言い回し」です。 (言葉、身振り、芸術などを通して思考や感情を伝えるプロセス。)

Definitions of Expression

  1. 1
    noun(standard)
    表現

    The process of making one's thoughts or feelings known through words, gestures, or art.

    言葉、身振り、芸術などを通して思考や感情を伝えるプロセス。

  2. 2
    noun(standard)
    表情

    A particular look on someone's face that indicates a mood or feeling.

    気分や感情を示す顔の特定の様子。

  3. 3
    noun(standard)
    言い回し

    A word or phrase, especially an idiomatic one, used to convey a particular meaning.

    特定の意味を伝えるために使われる言葉やフレーズ、特に慣用句。

Example Sentences

casual

“Her face showed an expression of pure joy.”

彼女の顔は純粋な喜びの表情をしていた。

formal

“Freedom of expression is a fundamental human right.”

表現の自由は基本的な人権である。

casual

“"Break a leg" is a common expression in theater.”

「ブレイク・ア・レッグ」は演劇でよく使われる言い回しだ。

Synonyms (類語)

In English:

articulationutterancestatementlookphrase

Antonyms (対義語)

In English:

suppressionconcealmentsilence

Inflected Word Forms

past tenseexpressed
present participleexpressing
adjectiveexpressive
adverbexpressively

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

freedom of expressioncollocation

The right to communicate one's opinions and ideas without fear of government retaliation or censorship.

facial expressioncollocation

A gesture made with the face that communicates emotion or intent.

idiomatic expressioncollocation

A group of words established by usage as having a meaning not deducible from those of the individual words.