figurative in Japanese
figurative in Japanese is 比喩 — figurative means using words in a non-literal, symbolic way, such as through metaphor or simile, rather than their exact meaning.
figurative in Japanese
比喩
Pronounced: hiyu
Of use as a metaphor, simile, metonym or other figure of speech, as opposed to literal; using figures.
What does "figurative" mean?
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adj Using words in a non-literal, symbolic way, such as through metaphor or simile, rather than their exact meaning.
""Drowning in paperwork" is a figurative expression, not a literal one."
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adj In art, representing recognizable, lifelike forms rather than pure abstraction.
"The gallery’s new exhibit focused on figurative painting rather than abstract work."
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figurative in a sentence
- "Drowning in paperwork" is a figurative expression, not a literal one.
- The gallery’s new exhibit focused on figurative painting rather than abstract work.
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What is "figurative" in Japanese?
"figurative" in Japanese is 比喩. figurative means: Using words in a non-literal, symbolic way, such as through metaphor or simile, rather than their exact meaning.
How do you pronounce 比喩?
"figurative" in Japanese is 比喩, pronounced "hiyu".
How do you use "figurative" in a sentence?
Example: ""Drowning in paperwork" is a figurative expression, not a literal one." In Japanese, "figurative" is 比喩.
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