例え

例え

Example; metaphor; simile.

Here, '例え' is used to mean 'even if', introducing a hypothetical or illustrative condition.

例え困難に直面しても、諦めないことが大切です。

Even if you face difficulties, it's important not to give up.

In this sentence, '例え' refers to examples or metaphors used to clarify explanations.

彼の話は例えを交えながらわかりやすく説明されました。

His story was explained clearly with examples.

Here, '例えて' is conjugated from '例える' to mean 'to liken' or 'to analogize' something in relation to another concept.

これはあくまで例えて言うなら、人生の縮図といえます。

This is just an analogy, but it can be said to be a microcosm of life.