simile (シミリー)

noun
/ˈsɪməli/
直喩 (chokuyu)

意味

A figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another using 'like' or 'as'.
意味の翻訳
'ような' や 'のように' を使って物事を比較する比喩的表現。
'Yō na' ya 'no yō ni' o tsukatte monogoto o hikaku suru hiyuteki hyōgen.

例文

She used a simile to describe her eyes as bright as stars.

彼女は自分の目を星のように明るいと表現するために直喩を使いました。
Kanojo wa jibun no me o hoshi no yō ni akarui to hyōgen suru tame ni chokuyu o tsukaimashita.

同義語

comparison, metaphor, analogy, resemblance

対義語

literal statement, difference

コロケーション

use a simile, common simile, simile example

関連語彙

A feeling of fondness or preference for something or someone.
The edge or border of something; the amount by which something is won or falls short.
The realization or fulfillment of a plan, project, or desire.
a step or set of steps leading from one level to another
an unfortunate incident that happens unexpectedly and unintentionally
A covering for the hand with separate parts for the fingers and thumb.

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