(v) take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to, Syn. correspond, stand for, Example:Because of the sound changes in the course of history, an 'h' in Greek stands for an 's' in Latin
(v) express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol, Syn. represent, symbolise, stand for, symbolize, Example:What does the Statue of Liberty symbolize?
[あらわす, arawasu] (v5s, vt) (1) (esp. 現す, 現わす) to reveal; to show; to display; (2) (esp. 表す, 表わす) (See 言い表す) to express; (3) (esp. 表す, 表わす) to represent; to signify; to stand for; (4) (esp. 顕す) to make widely known; (P)
[やつあしのつくえ;はっそくのつくえ(八足の机), yatsuashinotsukue ; hassokunotsukue ( hachi ashi no tsukue )] (n) (arch) eight-legged table (used as a stand for religious offerings, etc.)