kitsune in Japanese
kitsune in Japanese is 妖狐, 天狐 — kitsune means a Japanese fox spirit, often but not exclusively female, said to have powers such as shape-shifting, and whose power is symbolized by increase in number of tails.
kitsune in Japanese
妖狐
Pronounced: yōko
(Japanese mythology) A Japanese fox spirit, often but not exclusively female, said to have powers such as shape-shifting, and whose power is symbolized by increase in number of tails.
天狐
Pronounced: tenko
(Japanese mythology) A Japanese fox spirit, often but not exclusively female, said to have powers such as shape-shifting, and whose power is symbolized by increase in number of tails.
What does "kitsune" mean?
- noun A Japanese fox spirit, often but not exclusively female, said to have powers such as shape-shifting, and whose power is symbolized by increase in number of tails.
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What is "kitsune" in Japanese?
"kitsune" in Japanese is 妖狐, 天狐. kitsune means: A Japanese fox spirit, often but not exclusively female, said to have powers such as shape-shifting, and whose power is symbolized by increase in number of tails.
How do you pronounce 妖狐?
"kitsune" in Japanese is 妖狐, pronounced "yōko".
Are there other ways to say "kitsune" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "kitsune": 妖狐, 天狐.
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