Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Do 表す and 現す mean the same thing?

Question:


If not, please define. If you can use example sentences. Thank you!

Answer:


No.

表す is to express.

現す is to appear or show up.

感情を顔に表す: We express our feelings on our face.

彼は姿を現した: He showed up.

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