Vocabulary
What does 例える (たとえる, tatoeru) mean?
例える (たとえる, tatoeru) means to compare, to use as an example; to speak metaphorically.
Quick facts| Reading | たとえる |
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| Romaji | tatoeru |
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| Part of speech | ichidan verb, transitive |
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| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N2 |
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N2 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommontatoeru
to compare, to use as an example; to speak metaphorically
- 1ichidan verb · transitive to compare (something) to; to liken; to speak figuratively
Example sentences
人生はよく旅に例えられます。
Life is often compared to a journey.
難しい話を、例えて説明してくれた。
He explained the difficult topic by giving an example.
