How to say 'Fox' in Japanese | キツネ

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Meaning

Fox

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Explanation

The Japanese noun 'キツネ' refers to a 'fox'. In Japanese culture, foxes are often associated with folklore and mythology, particularly as messengers of the Shinto deity Inari or as shapeshifters with magical abilities. The word is commonly used in both literal and metaphorical contexts. For example: I saw a fox in the forest「森でキツネを見た」(もりでキツネをみた). In Japanese folklore, foxes are mysterious creatures「日本の民話では、キツネは不思議な生き物です」(にほんのみんわでは、キツネはふしぎないきものです). The term can also appear in idiomatic expressions or names of dishes, such as 'kitsune udon' (a type of udon noodle dish topped with fried tofu).

Part Of Speech

noun

Frequency

5467

Composition

katakana

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