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比喩

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

譬喩
Noun
Freq #13612
1

simile; metaphor; allegory; parable

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
20 strokes

Meanings

illustrate

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
たと.える
たと.え
16 strokes
Frequency: 1461
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

rebuke
admonish
charge
warn
persuade

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
さと.す
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
ゆう
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