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比喩表現

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 比喩表現

ひゆひょうげん
Noun
Freq #51253
1

Linguistics

figurative expression; metaphorical expression

Examples
この表現は日本語にはない英語の比喩表現として、私は大変気に入っています。
This expression has really caught my fancy, as a type of English metaphorical expression not in Japanese.

Kanji in this Word

4 strokes
Frequency: 329
JLPT N2
Grade 5

Meanings

compare
race
ratio
Philippines

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
くら.べる
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
ぴっ
12 strokes
Grade 8

Meanings

metaphor
compare

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
たと.える
さと.す
8 strokes
Frequency: 77
JLPT N2
Grade 3

Meanings

surface
table
chart
diagram

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ヒョウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
おもて
-おもて
あらわ.す
あらわ.れる
あら.わす
11 strokes
Frequency: 85
JLPT N2
Grade 5

Meanings

present
existing
actual

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ゲン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
あらわ.れる
あらわ.す
うつつ
うつ.つ
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
あきら
きら
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