noun
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.
夜道で送り狼に遭わないように気をつけて。
Be careful not to run into a 'okuri-ōkami' on the way home at night.
彼は親切そうに見えた
He seemed kind, but he was actually a man who escorts women home to make a pass at them.
noun
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.
昔話には、山道で送り狼に出会った旅人の話が残っている。
Old tales tell of travelers who encountered an 'okuri-ōkami' on mountain paths.