1.
symbol, emblem
An object, image, or mark that represents something else, such as an idea, organization, or place.
Common collocations
- 〜のシンボル: a symbol of ~
- シンボルマーク: logo, emblem mark
- シンボルカラー: symbolic color, representative color
- シンボル的: symbolic
- シンボルツリー: symbolic tree (a tree planted as the focal point of a garden or building)
Similar words
- 象徴: symbol — the Japanese word, more formal and written
- マーク: mark, logo (more concrete, visual symbols)
Usage
シンボル and 象徴 often overlap, but fixed formal phrases take 象徴 (天皇は日本国の象徴), while a landmark or mascot is usually a シンボル.