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metaphor, compare

JLPT N1 12 strokes
Kun'yomi
たと.える・さと.す
On'yomi

喩 means "metaphor, compare". It is a JLPT N1 kanji written in 12 strokes. It is read たと.える・さと.す in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and ユ in compounds (on'yomi). It is taught beyond elementary school (junior high and up).

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Words that use 喩

Common questions

What does the kanji 喩 mean?
喩 means "metaphor, compare". It is a JLPT N1 kanji.
How many strokes does 喩 have?
喩 is written in 12 strokes.
How is 喩 read?
It is read たと.える・さと.す in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and ユ in compounds (on'yomi).
What JLPT level is 喩?
喩 is a JLPT N1 kanji.