しょうちょう
Meanings
Adjective (の)
Noun
Verb (する)
1. (abstract) symbol; emblem; representation
Pitch accent
しょ
うちょう
Composed of
form; shape; figure; appearance; phenomenon
sign; indication; call; summons; requisition; expropriation
Used in vocabulary (6 in total)
the symbolist school
symbolism (19th-century artistic movement)
Examples (12 in total)
The Emperor shall be the symbol of the State.
The dove is a symbol of peace.
The color white is a symbol of purity.
An expensive car is a status symbol.
The Statue of Liberty is a symbol of America.
A dove is a symbol of peace.
Cherry blossoms are considered a symbol of Japan.
The statue expresses freedom.
An olive branch symbolizes peace.
The whiteness of the lily is a symbol of purity.
I think hairiness is a symbol of masculinity, so I really like it.
The lion is often used as a symbol of courage.