“Cat's-paw” in Japanese
Short answer
Cat's-paw in Japanese is “お先棒” (osakibou). Full meaning: flunky, cat's-paw, tool, person whose services are at the disposal of another.
Other ways to say “Cat's-paw” in Japanese
先棒
sakibou front palanquin bearer; flunky, cat's-paw, tool
鍛冶屋
kajiya smith, blacksmith; small crowbar for extracting nails, cat's paw
走狗
souku hound, hunting dog, running dog, dupe, tool of another person, cat's-paw
かじ屋
kajiya smith, blacksmith; small crowbar for extracting nails, cat's paw
爪牙
souga claws and fangs, claws and tusks; clutches, devious design, means of causing harm, weapon; pawn, stooge, cat's-paw
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