Shirabe
Common Noun
English jmdict
1
noun (common) (futsuumeishi) example
esp. 例え
"A fish out of water" is a metaphor for being unable to use your talents due to a change of environment.
2
noun (common) (futsuumeishi) simile;metaphor;allegory;fable;parable
esp. 喩え, 譬え
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