例える
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 例える
1
to compare (something) to; to liken; to speak figuratively; to use a simile; to use a metaphor
Examples
その詩人は死を眠りにたとえた。
The poet compared death to sleep.
Kanji in this Word
例
8 strokes
Frequency: 399
JLPT N2
Grade 4
Meanings
example
custom
usage
precedent
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
レイ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
たと.える
喩
12 strokes
Grade 8
Meanings
metaphor
compare
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ユ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
たと.える
さと.す
譬
20 strokes
Meanings
illustrate
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ヒ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
たと.える
たと.え
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