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wolf in sheep's clothing in Japanese

wolf in sheep's clothing in Japanese is 猫被り, 羊の皮を着た狼.

wolf in sheep's clothing in Japanese

猫被り
noun
Pronounced: nekokaburi
(idiomatic) Someone who or something which is harmful or threatening but disguised as something peaceful or pleasant.
羊の皮を着た狼
noun
(idiomatic) Someone who or something which is harmful or threatening but disguised as something peaceful or pleasant.
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What is "wolf in sheep's clothing" in Japanese?

"wolf in sheep's clothing" in Japanese is 猫被り, 羊の皮を着た狼.

How do you pronounce 猫被り?

"wolf in sheep's clothing" in Japanese is 猫被り, pronounced "nekokaburi".

Are there other ways to say "wolf in sheep's clothing" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "wolf in sheep's clothing": 猫被り, 羊の皮を着た狼.

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