N3
たとえる (tatoeru)
例える
to compare; to liken; to give an example
💡 Nuance & Usage:
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).
📝 Example Sentences
人生を旅に例える人が多い。
Many people liken life to a journey.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "例える"!
彼は背が高くて、まるでモデルに_______ようだ。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 何かに似ていることを言う時に「たとえる」を使います。この文脈では「〜ようだ」と組み合わせて使われます。
English: "たとえる" is used when saying something resembles something else. In this context, it's combined with "~ようだ".
English: "たとえる" is used when saying something resembles something else. In this context, it's combined with "~ようだ".
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