例え
たとえ
tatoe
nounVocabularyLevel 49 - JLPT N3

Quick answer

例え (たとえ (tatoe)) means "example". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.

Meaning

example

Also : even though

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Meaning ·

The word 例え (たとえ) means 'example'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of example.

Example Sentences

例えとして桜の花を使った。

たとえとしてさくらのはなをつかった。

I used cherry blossoms as an example.

わかりやすい例えで説明した。

わかりやすいたとえでせつめいした。

I explained with an easy-to-understand example.

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