English–Japanese
“wolf” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiōkami
Example
動物園で狼を見ました。dō butsu en de ōkami o mi ma shi ta
I saw a wolf at the zoo.
How to say “wolf” in Japanese
“Wolf” in Japanese is 狼 (ōkami).
Centers on a wild canine that lives and hunts in social groups, while also suggesting a fierce or solitary character in figurative use.
Example sentences with 狼
図鑑で狼の写真を見ました。zu kan de ōkami no sha shin o mi ma shi ta
I saw a picture of a wolf in an encyclopedia.
研究者は山で暮らす狼を観察しています。ken kyū sha wa yama de ku ra su ōkami o kan satsu shi te i ma su
The researchers are observing wolves that live in the mountains.
Tips for using 狼
- The wolf is the antagonist in the traditional English-language tale The Three Little Pigs, giving the animal name a familiar storybook association.