比喩 (ひゆ, hiyu) Japanese meaning: simile | Kotomoraの
話
は
比
喩
が
多
く
て
、
理
解
し
にくい
。
His story uses many metaphors, so it's hard to understand.
'Life is a journey' is a commonly used metaphor.
Usage patterns
比喩を使うto use a metaphor
She often uses metaphors to express her emotions.
比喩で表すto describe something through a metaphor
Life is often described metaphorically as a journey.
比喩を用いるto employ a metaphor (formal)
This poet employs distinctive metaphors.
