Skip to content
Kanji Guide

表 kanji: meaning “surface”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N38 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
surface
On'yomi
ヒョウ
Kun'yomi
おもて、あらわ・す、あらわ・れる、あら・わす

Picture story to remember 表

Spread the garment (衣) flat and brush any dirt off its surface.

Parts in this story:衣

How to write 表: stroke order

表 is written with 8 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 表

Practice this kanji in the app

Review 表 with the picture story and come back to it as you forget.

Practice 表 now

Kanji that share parts with 表.