What does 代表 mean?
代表 is a Japanese noun meaning “representative, delegation” in English. It can also be translated as “exemplification, leader, switchboard number” depending on context. It is written as 代表 in kanji, だいひょう in hiragana, and daihyou in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentences
級友を代表してお礼の言葉を述べさしていただきます。
On behalf of my classmates, let me say a few words of thanks to you.
モネの芸術は印象派を代表している。
Monet's art is representative of Impressionism.