“Symbol” in Japanese
Short answer
Symbol in Japanese is “表号” (hyougou). Full meaning: symbol, emblem, sign.
Other ways to say “Symbol” in Japanese
象徴
shouchou symbol (of something abstract), emblem, (symbolic) representation
符丁
fuchou symbol, sign, mark; (secret) price mark; secret language, code, cipher, argot, password
表象
hyoushou symbol (of), emblem; (mental) image, representation, idea
表章
hyoushou symbol, emblem, image; expressing, representation, making clear (e.g. someone's virtues)
シンボル
shinboru symbol
記号
kigou sign, symbol, mark
マーク
maaku mark, sign, symbol, emblem, logo, label, brand; to mark, to put a mark on; paying attention to, keeping one's eye on, watching, marking (a player), guarding
表徴
hyouchou outward sign; symbol (of something abstract), emblem; distinguishing mark, diagnostic character
略号
ryakugou code, mark, symbol
符号
fugou sign, mark, symbol, code; sign (e.g. positive, negative)
象徵
shouchou symbol (of something abstract), emblem, (symbolic) representation
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