Word details

猫かぶり

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 猫かぶり.

Dictionary

Entry

猫かぶり猫被りこかぶりNounFreq #54071
1

feigned innocence; feigned gentleness; fake modesty; put-on; wolf in sheep's clothing

Examples
猫かぶりしてもお前の正体は分かっているよ。
You are a wolf in sheep's clothing.
2

feigned ignorance; playing dumb

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

cat

11 strokesFrequency 1,702JLPT N2Grade 8

On

ビョウ

Kun

ねこ

incur, cover, veil, brood over, shelter, wear, put on, be exposed (film), receiving

10 strokesFrequency 431JLPT N2Grade 8

On

Kun

こうむ.るおお.うかぶ.るかぶ.せる

Nanori

ぎぬ

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