Meaning of 比喩(ひゆ) in Japanese

比喩, 譬喩
Kana Reading
ひゆ, けいゆ
Romaji
hiyu, keiyu
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    simile; metaphor

Related Kanji

比 JLPT 2

4 strokes

compare, race, ratio, Philipines

On'Yomi: ヒ

Kun'Yomi: くら.べる

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喩

12 strokes

metaphor

On'Yomi: ユ

Kun'Yomi: たと.える, さと.す

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譬

20 strokes

illustrate

On'Yomi: ヒ

Kun'Yomi: たと.える, たと.え

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