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[そう(爪)·が(牙)]
souga
noun

English Meaning(s) for 爪牙

noun
  1. claws and fangs; claws and tusks
  2. clutches; devious design; means of causing harm; weapon
  3. pawn; stooge; cat's-paw
  4. right-hand man
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Definition and Synonyms for 爪牙

Pawn a person used by another to gain an end
Synonyms: 先棒, お先棒, 手先, 爪牙, 走狗, 道具

Meanings for each kanji in 爪牙

» claw; nail; talon
» tusk; fang; tusk radical (no. 92)

Categories 爪牙 is a member of

Assistant a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
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