例え
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 例え
1
Esp. 例え
example
Examples
「陸に上がった河童」とは環境が変わったために能力を発揮できずにいることのたとえです。
"A fish out of water" is a metaphor for being unable to use your talents due to a change of environment.
2
Esp. 喩え, 譬え
simile; metaphor; allegory; fable; parable
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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