象徴（しょうちょう）
JLPT N1 · noun
Pitch accent: heiban (flat) — starts low, then stays high with no drop
Meaning: symbol
Example sentences
- 鳩は平和の象徴だ。 — The dove is a symbol of peace.
- この塔は町の象徴になっている。 — This tower has become a symbol of the town.
Related words
See it used in real works
- Example sentences from Japanese novels & web fiction (Massif)
- Hear “象徴” pronounced in real videos (YouGlish)