noun

  1. claws and fangs, claws and tusks.
  2. clutches, devious design, means of causing harm, weapon.
  3. pawn, stooge, cat's-paw.
  4. right-hand man.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
爪牙 そうが

Contained Kanji Breakdown

claw, nail, talon
つめ つま- ソウ (11th)
tusk, fang, tusk radical (no. 92)
きば ガ ゲ (11th)