JLPT N1
準える
「なぞらえる」
To liken to something metaphorically or model after a pattern.
Readings
Other forms
擬える alternative kanji
なぞらえて te-form
1 Ichidan verb (transitive)
To liken to / To compare to
Describes the act of metaphorically treating one thing as if it were another.
2 Ichidan verb (transitive)
To model after / To pattern after
Refers to the act of imitating a specific model or following a precedent.
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