例(たと)えば

たとえば

adverb

for example

1. for example, for instance

Used to introduce an example to illustrate a point.

例(たと)えば何(なに)？

For example, what?

例(たと)えば、どんなものがありますか。

For example, what kind of things are there?

I like Japanese food, for example sushi and ramen.

I want to become someone like him, for example.

Exercise is good for health. For example, running and swimming are recommended.

例(たと)えば is an essential adverb for introducing examples, equivalent to "for example" or "for instance."

From 例(たと)える (to compare) + ば (if). Literally means "if we give an example."

Related Words

Compare: といった (such as)

basic

Added 2026.1.7 21:45 · Revised 2026.9.2 12:02

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