noun
Commonly used to give a concrete example or illustration. Often appears in phrases like 例えを挙げる (give an example) or 例えとして (as an example).
分かりやすい例えを挙げてください。
Please give an easy-to-understand example.
これはあくまで例えです。
This is just an example.
noun
simile; metaphor; allegory; parable
Refers to figurative language or a story used to illustrate a point. 喩え is the preferred kanji for this sense. Can be used in literary or explanatory contexts.
彼の話はいつも面白い喩えに満ちている。
His stories are always full of interesting metaphors.
この寓話は人生の喩えとしてよく知られている。
This fable is well known as an allegory of life.