man who escorts a woman home and then makes a pass at her
Describes a man who pretends to be a gentleman by walking a woman home, but then tries to seduce or assault her. Often used in warnings or crime reports.
Be careful not to run into a 'okuri-ōkami' on the way home at night.
He seemed kind, but he was actually a man who escorts women home to make a pass at them.
supernatural wolf that stalks humans in the woods
A yōkai from Japanese folklore: a wolf that follows travelers in the mountains and attacks if they stumble or show fear. Less common in modern conversation.
Old tales tell of travelers who encountered an 'okuri-ōkami' on mountain paths.