Lingaku虎【とら】
Frequency rank: 3,196. – 3,198.
- tiger (Panthera tigris)
- drunkard; drunk; sotcolloquialism
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
Forms
- 虎【とら】【トラ】Frequency rank: 3,196. – 3,198.
- とらFrequency rank: 13,033. – 13,064.
- トラFrequency rank: 22,786. – 22,911.
Generated definitions (experimental)
- tiger (Panthera tigris)
- drunkard; drunk; sot
This meaning refers to the large wild cat known for its strength and striped fur. It is commonly used in discussions about wildlife, nature, and conservation.
This meaning is used to describe a person who frequently drinks excessively or is often intoxicated. It's commonly used in informal contexts or discussions about alcohol consumption.
She is helping her drunk friend.
Generated collocations (experimental)
とら虎がほえる吠えるthe tiger roarsとら虎をかる狩るto hunt a tigerとら虎とのそうぐう遭遇encounter with a tigerとら虎のおどし威をかる借るきつね狐a fox that borrows the power of a tiger (referring to someone who uses the influence of another to intimidate)こし虎視たんたん眈々watching for an opportunity (literally "the tiger's gaze watching closely")のんだくれ飲んだくれのとら虎drunkard tigerとら虎のようにつよい強いstrong as a tigerとら虎のあな穴den of tigers (often means a dangerous or challenging place)きょせいをはる虚勢を張るとら虎a tiger that shows false bravadoとらのこ虎の子a precious child (meaning a beloved or cherished person)
Wiktionary definitions (experimental)
- とら．.
Example sentences
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The "twin tiger cubs get separated ..." story felt a bit trite.
This may be a silly question, but which is stronger - a tiger or a lion?
The tiger, having had its wounds treated, was returned by the villagers to the animal sanctuary without incident.
You may as well call a cat a small tiger as call a tiger a big cat.
A great man will be remembered for his achievements.