爪牙 | Japanese meaning

爪牙【そうが】

Frequency rank: 49,017. – 50,149.

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

claws and fangs; claws and tusks
clutches; devious design; means of causing harm; weapon
pawn; stooge; cat's-paw
right-hand man

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爪牙【そうが】Frequency rank: 49,017. – 50,149.
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claws and fangs; claws and tusks

This refers to the physical attributes of certain animals, indicating their ability to defend, attack, or hunt. It can be used metaphorically to describe something that threatens or has the power to cause harm.

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Dinosaurs of the past had sharp claws and fangs.

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The beast used its claws and fangs to catch its prey.

clutches; devious design; means of causing harm; weapon

This meaning extends to strategies or plans intended to harm others or achieve malicious goals. It often has a negative connotation related to treachery or deceit.

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He always has schemes ready to betray others.

、だろう。

That scheme is clever, and no one will notice it.

pawn; stooge; cat's-paw

This refers to someone being used by another person as a tool or means to achieve a personal agenda, often implying manipulation or exploitation.

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She used him as a pawn to advance her plan.

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He was unaware that he was being used as a stooge.

right-hand man

This meaning indicates a person who is a trusted assistant or aide, often essential for support and execution of tasks.

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He supports the president as his right-hand man in important decisions.

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She is the right-hand woman for the project, coordinating the entire team.

Generated collocations (experimental)

to have claws and fangsようan existence like claws and fangs (a harmful or devious person)to use devious meansa scheme of devious designto work as a stoogeto become a pawn or cat's-pawthe claws and fangs of power (means to harm politically)a loyal right-hand manto acquire a means of causing harmthe role of a right-hand man or henchman

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