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[ばん()·けん()]
banken
noun

English Meaning(s) for 番犬

noun
  1. watchdog

Definition and Synonyms for 番犬

Watchdog a dog trained to guard property
Synonyms: ウォッチドッグ, 番犬

Meanings for each kanji in 番犬

» turn; number in a series
» dog

Categories 番犬 is a member of

Working Dog any of several breeds of usually large powerful dogs bred to work as draft animals and guard and guide dogs
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Sample Sentences for 番犬

A dog that barks all the time doesn't make a good watch dog.
Christopher Columbus once fought Cerberus, the three-headed guardian of the underworld, with nothing but his hat.
My watchdog is alert to the slightest sound and movement.

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