Kanji: 喩 (Metaphor)
The kanji 喩 means "metaphor," "simile," or "analogy." It represents the act of explaining something by comparing it to something else, making an abstract idea more understandable.
Key Reading:
On-yomi (Sino-Japanese reading): ユ (yu)
Kun-yomi (Japanese reading): たと（える）(tatoeru)
Common Words & Usage:
喩える (tatoeru) - Verb. To compare, to metaphorize, to speak in a metaphor.
比喩 (hiyu) - Noun. A figure of speech, metaphor, simile.
喩え (tatoe) - Noun. A parable, an analogy, an example.
暗喩 (an'yu) - Noun. A metaphor (implied comparison).
Example Sentence:
Japanese: 人生はしばしば旅に喩えられる。
Romaji: Jinsei wa shibashiba tabi ni tatoerareru.
English: Life is often compared to a journey.
Learning the correct stroke order for kanji like 喩 is essential for balanced, legible Japanese handwriting and is a fundamental part of mastering kanji writing.