例える

To liken or compare one thing to another.

Readings

Other forms

例えます polite form

例えて te-form

例えた plain past

喩える less common kanji

譬える rare kanji

Verb (Ichidan, Transitive)

To compare" / "To liken

Explains a complex idea by drawing a parallel to something more familiar or similar.

Example

人生はよく旅に例えられる。

Life is often compared to a journey.

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例える

たとえる

To liken or compare one thing to another.

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