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寓

寓: lodging

lodging; allegory
12 strokesNames & literary · Name kanji (準1級 range)in 3 words here

Readings

On
グウ・グ・ドウ
Kun
ぐうする・かこつける・よせる・よる・かりずまい

Read グウ in literary words like 寓話 and 寄寓; look-alike 偶 has the same sound, but 寓 has a 宀 roof.

Key words

寓話ぐうわfable
寓意ぐういallegory; hidden meaning
寄寓きぐうlodging with someone
仮寓かぐうtemporary residence

Example sentences

This fable uses animals to portray human foolishness.

The painting carries an allegorical message criticizing those in power.

When I was a student, I lived at my uncle's house for about three years.

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