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VocabJLPT N3

wolf (Canis lupus)

Noun

Definitions

1. wolf (Canis lupus)
2. wolf in sheep's clothing
3. Gray wolf

This noun refers to the large wild canine animal known as a wolf. It appears frequently in folklore, fairy tales, and idiomatic expressions, often symbolizing danger, ferocity, or cunning.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

I'd love to see a real wolf at the zoo someday.

Sentence 2

Honestly, the way that person laughs is kind of wolf-like — it's creepy!

Sentence 3

Apparently there are rumors that wolves show up near that mountain cabin.

Sentence 4

That shadow just now — it was a dog, not a wolf, right?

Sentence 5

Hey, doesn't that shadow look kind of like a wolf?