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喩

喩: metaphor

metaphor; to compare
12 strokesSecondary · Stage 4 (about 2級)in 4 words here

Readings

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たとえる・さとす

Mainly in 比喩 (figure of speech) and its types such as 暗喩; the kun verb 喩える (たとえる) is an alternative spelling.

Key words

比喩ひゆmetaphor; figure of speech
暗喩あんゆmetaphor
直喩ちょくゆsimile
喩えるたとえるto compare; to liken

Example sentences

She explains things well by skillfully using figures of speech in conversation.

In her poem, the sea is used as a metaphor for life.

Likening life to a journey has long been common.

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