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ひゆ (hiyu)
比喩

metaphor; simile; figure of speech

💡 Nuance & Usage: A figure of speech that compares two unlike things, often to make a description more vivid or emphasize a point. (物事を別のものに例えて表現すること。)

📝 Example Sentences

彼女の笑顔は太陽のようだという比喩表現はよく使われる。
The simile that her smile is like the sun is often used.

Practice Quiz

Test your understanding of "比喩"!

彼の話には_______が多く、表現が豊かだ。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 物事を別のものに例えて表現する言葉は「比喩」です。
English: His stories have many 'metaphors' and are richly expressed.
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