The teacher gave an easy-to-understand example to explain.
例
example, custom, usage, precedent
Kanji
Grade
Grade 4
Strokes
8 strokes
Radical
人部
On'yomi (Chinese Reading)
レイ
Kun'yomi (Japanese Reading)
たとえる
Nanori (Name Reading)
ただ, つね, とも, みち
Common Readings
レイ, たと…える
Example sentences
This is strictly just one example.
I like fruits, for example apples and bananas.
There are several exceptions to this rule.
That is merely a generalization, and there are exceptions.
Explain using an easy-to-understand metaphor.
The monk used the parable of the White Path between Two Rivers to explain the way to salvation.
Every year, the customary year-end party is held.
It is a tradition in our home for the whole family to gather and celebrate Christmas.
Grades went up in proportion to the effort.
Example Vocabulary
例
example; instance
例えば
for example; for instance; e.g.
例外
exception
例え
metaphor; simile; example
恒例
customary; annual; established practice
比例
proportion; ratio
例える
to compare; to liken
前例
precedent; previous example
例によって
as usual; as is one's custom; as always
事例
case; instance; example
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