noun
wolf; wild canine
Archaic or literary term for a wolf or similar wild dog; in modern Japanese 狼 (おおかみ) is the standard word. Cross-referenced with 狼 and 山犬.
See also: 狼 (おおかみ) · 山犬 (やまいぬ)
古い文献では「豺狼」が山野の獣として登場する。
In old texts, '豺狼' appears as a beast of the mountains and fields.
noun
rapacious person; merciless greedy person
Figurative literary use, likening a cruel, greedy person to a wolf or jackal. Extremely rare in modern language.
その詩人は権力者を豺狼にたとえた。
The poet likened the powerful to rapacious wolves.