A four-legged animal with a tail, often kept as a pet or for work like hunting or guarding.
My dog loves to play in the park.
私の犬は公園で遊ぶのが大好きです。
A male dog, fox, wolf, or otter.
The male dog in our neighborhood is very friendly.
私たちの近所の雄犬はとても友好的です。
Greyhound racing.
We watched the dog race at the track.
私たちはトラックでグレイハウンドレースを観戦しました。
Something of low quality or a failure.
That movie was a real dog; I didn't enjoy it at all.
あの映画は本当にひどかった;全然楽しめませんでした。
An offensive term for a woman considered unattractive.
He called her a dog, which was very rude.
彼は彼女をブスと呼び、それはとても失礼でした。
Used after an adjective to describe a man who has done something bad.
That lazy dog never helps with the chores.
あの怠け者は決して家事を手伝いません。
To cause trouble for a long time.
Bad luck has dogged him since he lost his dog.
彼が犬を失って以来、不運が彼につきまとっています。
To follow someone closely.
The detective dogged the suspect's every move.
探偵は容疑者の一挙一動を追跡しました。