noun

  1. wolf (Canis lupus).
  2. wolf in sheep's clothing, womanizer.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
おおかみ
おおかめ
おおかめ
おいぬ
おいぬ
 
 
 
 
オオカミ

Contained Kanji Breakdown

wolf
おおかみ ロウ (Kentei Pre-1)
dog(犬) variant
good, pleasing, skilled
よ.い リョウ ら (4th, N3)
katakana no radical (no. 4)
ヘツ えい よう (Kentei 1)
northeast (Oriental zodiac), stopping, good radical (no. 138)
うしとら コン (Kentei Pre-1)
day, sun, Japan
ひ にっ ニチ (1st, N5)
garment, clothes, dressing
イ ころも きぬ (4th, N2)
kettle lid radical (no. 8)
トウ (Kentei 1)
garment(衣) variant