例える

たとえる

to compare (something) to; to liken; to speak figuratively; to use a simile

JLPT N2 common word Also written 喩える、譬える

Meaning

v1vt
to compare (something) to; to liken; to speak figuratively; to use a simile; to use a metaphor

Example sentences

読書は旅に例えることができる。

Reading a book can be compared to making a journey.
人生を一つの物語に例える人もいます。

Some people compare life to a story.
人生はしばしば旅に例えられる。

Life is often compared to a journey.