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7 word matches found for '例' using reading 'たと'
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for example; for instance; e.g.
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ichidan verb, transitive verb
to compare; to liken; to speak figuratively; to illustrate; to use a simile
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noun
1. example  (esp. 例え)
2. simile; metaphor; allegory; fable; parable  (esp. 譬え, 喩え)
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Most common form: 例えようもない
expression, 'i' adjective
beyond comparison; incomparable
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Most common form: たとえに言う
expression, 'u' godan verb
to speak metaphorically
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Most common form: たとえて言うと
expression
figuratively speaking; metaphorically speaking; so to speak; to use a figure of speech
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expression
for example  (see also: 例えば)
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