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例える

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 例える.

Dictionary

Entry

例える喩える譬えるたとえるTransitiveIchidan verbFreq #13836
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.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

例

example, custom, usage, precedent

8 strokesFrequency 399JLPT N2Grade 4

On

レイ

Kun

たと.える
喩

metaphor, compare

12 strokesGrade 8

On

ユ

Kun

たと.えるさと.す
譬

illustrate

20 strokes

On

ヒ

Kun

たと.えるたと.え

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