fable
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/ˈfeɪbl/
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/ˈfeɪbl/
a short story that teaches a lesson, often with animal characters
The fable about the tortoise and the hare teaches us that slow and steady wins the race.
ウサギとカメの寓話は、ゆっくりと着実に進むことが勝利をもたらすことを教えてくれます。
a story or statement that is not true
His story about meeting a dragon was just a fable to impress his friends.
彼がドラゴンに会ったという話は、友人たちに感銘を与えるための作り話に過ぎませんでした。