tiger stripes; brindle; brindled coloring
Describes a coat pattern of dark stripes on a lighter background, like a tiger's. Often used for cats, dogs, and other animals. Synonymous with 虎斑 (とらふ).
See also: 虎斑
Our cat has a brindle pattern.
Brindle dogs are rare.
Compound of 虎 (とら, 'tiger') and 毛 (け, 'fur, hair'), literally 'tiger fur', referring to the striped pattern.