No. 1,964 in Japanese
すみれ
Violet (a type of flower).
In a sentence
すみれは美しい花です。
Violets are beautiful flowers.
Here, "すみれ" (sumire) is used as a noun to refer to the flower 'violet.'
すみれさんは日本に住んでいます。
Sumire lives in Japan.
In this sentence, "すみれ" (Sumire) is used as a proper noun, specifically a given name for a person.
彼女の声はすみれのように優しい。
Her voice is as gentle as a violet.
Here, "すみれ" (sumire) is utilized in a simile, symbolizing gentleness through the connotation of the violet flower.
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