synonym Comparative
例えば
VS
例える
Differences Between "例えば" and "例える"
Option A
例えば
Meaning
for example; for instance
Reading
たとえば (tatoeba)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
日本には色々な食べ物があります。例えば、寿司やラーメンなどです。
There are various foods in Japan. For example, sushi, ramen, and so on.
Option B
例える
Meaning
to compare; to liken; to give an example
Reading
たとえる (tatoeru)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
人生を旅に例える人が多い。
Many people liken life to a journey.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(for example; for instance)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 例えば: Used to introduce an example or illustration to clarify a statement. It can be used at the beginning of a sentence or a clause. (例を挙げる時に使います。文や節の始めによく使われます。)
- 例える: To compare or liken one thing to another. Often used in the pattern 「AをBに例える」 (to liken A to B) or 「AをBに例えて話す」 (to speak by comparing A to B).
- 例えば: Used to introduce an example or illustration to clarify a statement. It can be used at the beginning of a sentence or a clause. (例を挙げる時に使います。文や節の始めによく使われます。)
- 例える: To compare or liken one thing to another. Often used in the pattern 「AをBに例える」 (to liken A to B) or 「AをBに例えて話す」 (to speak by comparing A to B).
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