This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

例え

譬え、 喩え

Reading

Kana: たとえ
Romaji: tatoe
Kana
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Definitions

1

example

Note: esp. 例え
2

simile; metaphor; allegory; fable; parable

Note: esp. 譬え, 喩え

Kanji

Readings: レイ、 たと.える
Meanings: example, custom, usage, precedent
Readings: ヒ、 たと.える、 たと.え
Meaning: illustrate
Readings: ユ、 たと.える、 さと.す
Meanings: metaphor, compare

Example Sentences

たとえ()(なか)(みず)(なか)
➥Go through fire and water.
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()はよく(ねむ)りにたとえられる。
➥Death is often compared to sleep.
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(たと)えば、(きみ)英語(えいご)()きですか。
➥For example, do you like English?
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我々(われわれ)人生(じんせい)(たび)にたとえる。
➥We compare life to a journey.
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たとえ(かれ)(いそが)しくても()るよ。
➥Even if he is busy, he will come.
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(たと)えば、これは(いち)(ほん)のペンです。
➥For example, this is a pen.
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