Word details
比興
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 比興.
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Entry
1
Rare term
explicit and implied comparisons (kinds of literary devices used in the Classic of Poetry)
2
Archaic; Archaic/formal form of na-adjective
interesting; strange
3
Archaic; Archaic/formal form of na-adjective
unreasonable; unfavorable
4
Archaic; Archaic/formal form of na-adjective
lowly; insignificant
5
Archaic; Archaic/formal form of na-adjective
cowardly; using underhanded methods
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