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喩
On'yomi
ユ
YU
Kun'yomi
たと.える・さと.す
tatoeru / satosu
metaphor · compare
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Radical口mouth(3)
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Component Breakdown
喩=
口兪
mouth + 兪
Cultural Context
Etymology
Combines 'mouth' (口) with 'penetrate' (兪), representing explaining clearly through words—metaphors.
Symbolism
Symbolizes metaphors, similes, and understanding. Represents wisdom of explaining difficult things through comparisons.