faithful dog; loyal dog
Refers to a dog known for its loyalty, often used in stories like Hachikō. Can be used literally or figuratively.
Hachikō is famous as a faithful dog.
彼はまるで忠犬のように上司に従う。
He follows his boss like a loyal dog.
faithful dog Hachikō
Compound of 忠 (loyalty) and 犬 (dog). The word is straightforward and its meaning is transparent from the kanji.