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figuratively Meaning in Japanese (figuratively 英語 意味)

比喩的に
比喩的に in English:figuratively
IPA:hi.ju te.ki ni
Phonetic:ひゆてきに
Quick Answer • 要約

figuratively の日本語の意味は「比喩的に」です。 (文字通りの意味から離れて、比喩的に、あるいは言葉の綾を使って。)

Definitions of Figuratively

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    adverb
    比喩的に

    In a way that departs from a literal meaning; metaphorically, using figures of speech.

    文字通りの意味から離れて、比喩的に、あるいは言葉の綾を使って。

Example Sentences

casual

“She said he was drowning in paperwork, speaking figuratively.”

彼女は、比喩的に言えば、彼は書類仕事で溺れていると言った。

business

“Figuratively speaking, the project is a marathon, not a sprint.”

比喩的に言えば、このプロジェクトはスプリントではなくマラソンだ。

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Synonyms (類語)

In English:

metaphoricallysymbolicallynon-literally

Antonyms (対義語)

Inflected Word Forms

nounfigure
nounfigurative language
adjectivefigurative
adverbfiguratively