noun
fierce tiger; ferocious tiger
Literary or emphatic term for a tiger, often used in metaphors or dramatic descriptions.
彼は猛虎のような勢いで敵に立ち向かった。
He faced the enemy with the ferocity of a fierce tiger.
noun
Hanshin Tigers
Refers specifically to the Hanshin Tigers professional baseball team. Often used in sports contexts.
猛虎は今年も優勝を狙っている。
The Hanshin Tigers are aiming for the championship again this year.