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[いん(隠)·ゆ(喩)]
inyu
noun, no adjective

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[いん(隠)·ゆ]
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English Meaning(s) for 隠喩

noun, no adjective
  1. metaphor
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Definition and Synonyms for 隠喩

Metaphor a figure of speech in which an expression is used to refer to something that it does not literally denote in order to suggest a similarity
Synonyms: メタファー, 暗喩, 隠喩

Meanings for each kanji in 隠喩

» conceal; hide; cover
» metaphor

Categories 隠喩 is a member of

Image language used in a figurative or nonliteral sense
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Sample Sentences for 隠喩

"He's a tiger when he's angry" is an example of metaphor.
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