Meaning of 狐 in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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狐
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Kana Readingきつね, きつ, けつね, キツネ
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Romajikitsune, kitsu, ketsune, kitsune
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
- Meaning
- fox (esp. the red fox, Vulpes vulpes)
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- Parts of speech
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- fox (i.e. a sly person)
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- soba or udon topped with deep-fried tofu
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- light brown
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Example Sentences
狐, きつね, きつ, けつね, キツネ used in context
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最大限に首相という権力を利用し、自己の保身の為に利用するキツネのようにずる賢い首相に見えてくる。
He has come to look like a sly-as-a-fox Premier who uses his position's powers to the fullest extent, to his own advantage.
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The hounds are in pursuit of the fox.
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The hunting dogs followed the scent of the fox.
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They captured foxes with snares.
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They hunted deer and foxes.
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They hunted foxes.
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