Translation guide
The animal wolverine (Gulo gulo). In Japanese, this is typically expressed with the loanword クズリ or the native term クマダヌキ, though the animal is not widely known in Japan.
Referring to the wolverine as an animal species.
The most common and standard term for wolverine in Japanese, derived from the Ainu language. Used in zoological contexts and general conversation.
The wolverine is an animal of the weasel family.
A native Japanese term literally meaning 'bear-raccoon dog'. Less common than クズリ but still recognized.
The wolverine inhabits the Arctic region.
A direct loan from English 'wolverine', primarily used in reference to the Marvel Comics character or in some translated media. Not typically used for the actual animal.
Wolverine is a character from X-Men.