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Definition and Synonyms for 比喩的
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比喩的 |
文字通りでない（言葉または文字の意味に使用される） |
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Nonliteral |
(used of the meanings of words or text) not literal |
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Synonyms: |
比喩的 |
| 2. |
比喩的 |
人間または動物の姿から成る、または、人間または動物の姿を形成する |
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Figurative |
consisting of or forming human or animal figures |
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Synonyms: |
比喩的 |
| 3. |
比喩的 |
比喩を使用する |
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Nonliteral |
using figures of speech |
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Synonyms: |
比喩的 |
Meanings for each kanji in 比喩的
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比 |
compare; race; ratio; Philipines |
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喩 |
metaphor |
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的 |
bull's eye; mark; target; object; adjective ending |
Sample Sentences for 比喩的
その比喩的意味はもはや使われていない。
The figurative meaning is no longer in current use.
現代の日本で錬金術といえば、比喩的にしか使われない。モラルや羞恥心と無縁の政治屋や宗教家が、不正な手段でカネもうけをするときに。
In present day Japan, "alchemy" is only used metaphorically; to refer to improper means of making money by politicians or religious hucksters with no morals or shame.
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