No. 2,959 in Japanese
シンボル
"シンボル" means "symbol" in English, referring to a sign, emblem, or representation of something.
In a sentence
彼女はその赤い薔薇を愛のシンボルとみなしている。
She considers the red rose as a symbol of love.
In this sentence, 'シンボル' is used metaphorically to represent something (love) and indicates its symbolic meaning.
あの塔は都市のシンボルとして知られています。
That tower is known as the city's symbol.
Here, 'シンボル' denotes a physical representation that is widely recognized as representing the city.
平和のシンボルとして白い鳩を描きました。
I drew a white dove as a symbol of peace.
In this case, 'シンボル' is used to describe an emblematic figure that conveys the idea of peace.
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