Word details

比喩

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 比喩.

Dictionary

Entry

比喩ひゆ譬喩NounFreq #13612
1

simile; metaphor; allegory; parable

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

比

compare, race, ratio, Philippines

4 strokesFrequency 329JLPT N2Grade 5

On

ヒ

Kun

くら.べる

Nanori

いぴっ
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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