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bronze statue
A statue made of bronze or copper, typically depicting a person. Often found in parks, public squares, and in front of important buildings.
公園に銅像が立っている。
A bronze statue stands in the park.
駅前の銅像は地元の英雄を記念したものだ。
The bronze statue in front of the station commemorates a local hero.
渋谷の忠犬ハチ公の銅像は、待ち合わせの目印として有名だ。
The bronze statue of Hachiko in Shibuya is famous as a meeting spot landmark.
USAGE:
銅像 specifically refers to statues made of bronze or copper. For statues in general (regardless of material), 像 or 彫像 is used.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 銅像を建てる (to erect a bronze statue)
- 銅像が立つ (a bronze statue stands)
- 記念銅像 (memorial bronze statue)
CULTURAL NOTE:
Famous 銅像 in Japan include the 忠犬ハチ公像 (Hachiko statue) in Shibuya, the 西郷隆盛像 (Saigo Takamori statue) in Ueno, and the 坂本龍馬像 (Sakamoto Ryoma statue) in Kochi.