喩

喩 — metaphor, compare

Learn the correct stroke order for 喩 (metaphor), a 12-stroke kanji.

Secondary school12 strokes

Stroke Order

Stroke 0 / 12

On'yomi (音読み)ユyu

Kun'yomi (訓読み)たと.えるtatoeru、さと.すsatosu

Strokes12

Radical口

Frequency—

Meaningsmetaphor, compare

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

比喩ひゆsimile; metaphor; allegorynoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 喩 (metaphor) is part of the secondary school kanji set. It has 12 strokes with radical 口.

Example Words in Context

比喩ひゆ — simile; metaphor; allegory

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (口)

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Same reading

諭rebuke 癒healing 猶furthermore 愉pleasure 湧boil

Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 喩 have?

The kanji 喩 (metaphor) has 12 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 喩?

喩 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 喩 mean?

喩 means: metaphor, compare. On'yomi readings: ユ. Kun'yomi readings: たと.える, さと.す.