A literary term for a story or image that conveys a hidden meaning, often moral or political. The loanword アレゴリー is more common in everyday contexts.
See also: アレゴリー
This fable can be read as an allegory.
Sino-Japanese compound of 寓 (temporary dwelling, implied meaning) and 喩 (metaphor, comparison). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the term is used in literary studies.