代表
Meanings
Noun
Suru verb
Transitive verb
1. representation; representative; delegate; delegation
2. exemplification; typification; being representative of; being typical of; representative example; exemplar; model
Noun
3. leader
4. switchboard number; main number (Abbreviation)
Kanji used
Pitch accent
だいひょう
Used in vocabulary
代表作
most important work (of a writer, artist, etc.); representative work; masterpiece; magnum opus; major work
Noun
拘束名簿式比例代表制
proportional representation electoral system (in which party votes are cast, and candidates from each party are elected based on an ordered list available to the public)
Noun
代表取締役
representative director; managing director; president; someone chosen by the board of directors from among the directors to actually represent the company in its dealings with the outside world
Noun
Examples35
我々
Our representative argued against the new tax plan.
モネ
Monet's art is representative of Impressionism.
級友
On behalf of my classmates, let me say a few words of thanks to you.
彼ら
They were delegates from India to the U. N.
学生
All the students recognized her as their representative.
彼
He represented the labor union on the committee.