1.
representative; typical
Serving as a prime example or embodiment of a category; exemplary.
Forms
代表 (representative) + 的 (adjectival suffix)
Usage
代表的 emphasizes that something is a prime example or symbol of its category—not just typical, but exemplary.
Common collocations
- 代表的な例: representative example
- 代表的な作品: representative work
- 代表的な人物: representative figure
- 代表的な料理: representative dish
Related words
Related Words
Synonym:
典型的 (typical)
Related:
代表 (representative)
Compare:
典型 (type, model, typical example)