象 elephant / phenomenon

The phenomenon of elephants trumpeting SHOWs that humans are not the only beings to enjoy smooth jazz.

Use a pig as bait to catch a hungry elephant!

impression ★★★☆☆
印 (stamp) + 象 (elephant / phenomenon) = 印象 (impression)

symbol ★★☆☆☆
象 (elephant / phenomenon) + 徴 (sign / indication) = 象徴 (symbol)

literary symbol ; "In the novel, the trees symbolize life." 'The color red in the painting symbolizes communism.' (しょうちょうする=to symbolize something)

target/subject ★☆☆☆☆
対 (against) + 象 (elephant / phenomenon) = 対象 (target/subject)

target of criticism, subject of a documentary

phenomenon ★☆☆☆☆
現 (reality) + 象 (elephant / phenomenon) = 現象 (phenomenon)

abstract ★☆☆☆☆
抽 (abstract) + 象 (elephant / phenomenon) + 的 (motivation / '-al') = 抽象的 (abstract)

abstract (thought) or figurative (meaning)