Meaning of 例える in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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例える, 譬える, 喩えるJLPT 2
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Kana Readingたとえる
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Romajitatoeru
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- Ichidan verb, transitive verb
- Meaning
- to compare; to liken; to speak figuratively; to illustrate; to use a simile
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Example Sentences
例える, 譬える, 喩える, たとえる used in context
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What if he fails?
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Don't trust him, whatever he says.
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Even if you are not to blame, you should apologize.
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Even if something stupid happens, I won't give up.
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Whichever you choose, you cannot lose.
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例えあなたが立腹していたとしていても、あんな事を言うべきではなかった。
You shouldn't have made such a remark even if you had been angry.
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