Meaning of 例え in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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例え, 譬え, 喩えJLPT 3
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Kana Readingたとえ
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Romajitatoe
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
- Meaning
- example
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- simile; metaphor; allegory; fable; parable
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Example Sentences
例え, 譬え, 喩え, たとえ used in context
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I'll follow you, come hell or high water.
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Even if it takes me the whole day, I will do the typing.
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There is little, if any, difference between the two.
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There were few, if any, trees.
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She will come even if she is tired.
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She looks pretty, no matter what she wears.
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