tanuki
What is another word for tanuki? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — A Japanese raccoon dog, a wild canine species native to East Asia.
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Etymology
From Japanese tanuki, meaning "raccoon dog".
Full origin of tanuki →Frequently asked questions
What does “tanuki” mean?
The word “tanuki” means a Japanese raccoon dog, a wild canine species native to East Asia. In plain terms, either the real raccoon dog animal, or the trickster spirit from Japanese folklore based on it.
How do you pronounce “tanuki”?
“Tanuki” is pronounced tuh-NUU-kih (/tɑˈnuki/ in IPA).
How do you use “tanuki” in a sentence?
Here is “tanuki” used in a sentence: “A tanuki darted across the forest path at dusk.”
What part of speech is “tanuki”?
“Tanuki” is a noun.
Where does the word “tanuki” come from?
The word “tanuki” comes from Japanese. From Japanese tanuki, meaning "raccoon dog".
How many meanings does “tanuki” have?
“Tanuki” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a Japanese raccoon dog, a wild canine species native to East Asia.
