synonym Comparative
比喩
VS
筆舌
Differences Between "比喩" and "筆舌"
Option A
比喩
Meaning
analogy; metaphor; figure of speech
Reading
ひゆ (hiyu)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
詩には美しい比喩表現が数多く用いられている。
Many beautiful metaphors are used in the poem.
Option B
筆舌
Meaning
pen and tongue, writing and speech, description
Reading
ひつぜつ (hitsuzetsu)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
その絶景は筆舌に尽くしがたい美しさだった。
The breathtaking scenery was of indescribable beauty.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(analogy; metaphor; figure of speech)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 比喩: A literary device or way of speaking where one thing is compared to another to explain or describe it more clearly. (ある物事を、似た別の物事にたとえて表現する方法。修辞技法の一つ。)
- 筆舌: Almost always used in the phrase 「筆舌に尽くしがたい」 (hitsuzetsu ni tsukushigatai), meaning 'indescribable' or 'beyond description by pen and tongue.' それ単体で使われることは少なく、「筆舌に尽くしがたい」という形で、「言葉や文章では表現しきれない」という意味で使われる。
- 比喩: A literary device or way of speaking where one thing is compared to another to explain or describe it more clearly. (ある物事を、似た別の物事にたとえて表現する方法。修辞技法の一つ。)
- 筆舌: Almost always used in the phrase 「筆舌に尽くしがたい」 (hitsuzetsu ni tsukushigatai), meaning 'indescribable' or 'beyond description by pen and tongue.' それ単体で使われることは少なく、「筆舌に尽くしがたい」という形で、「言葉や文章では表現しきれない」という意味で使われる。
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