This is the 7172nd most frequent Japanese word.
一匹狼
"一匹狼" (いっぴきおおかみ) means "lone wolf," referring to someone who is independent and prefers to act alone.
The expression '一匹狼' ('lone wolf') describes someone who is independent and prefers to operate alone.
彼は一匹狼だから、いつも一人で行動する。
He is a lone wolf, so he always acts alone.
Here, '一匹狼' both literal and figurative represents the concept of solitude and independence.
一匹狼というのは時々孤独を感じるものです。
Being a lone wolf can sometimes feel lonely.
In this usage, '一匹狼' metaphorically highlights the author's independent and original nature.