“Symbol” in Japanese
Short answer
Symbol in Japanese is “符丁” (fuchou). Full meaning: symbol, sign, mark; (secret) price mark; secret language, code, cipher, argot, password.
Other ways to say “Symbol” in Japanese
表号
hyougou symbol, emblem, sign
象徴
shouchou symbol (of something abstract), emblem, (symbolic) representation
表章
hyoushou symbol, emblem, image; expressing, representation, making clear (e.g. someone's virtues)
表象
hyoushou symbol (of), emblem; (mental) image, representation, idea
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)
標号
hyougou symbol, emblem, sign
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