Word details
きつね
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word きつね.
Dictionary
Entry
1
fox (esp. the red fox, Vulpes vulpes)
Examples
猟犬たちはキツネの匂いの跡をたどった。
The hunting dogs followed the scent of the fox.
2
fox (i.e. a sly person)
3
soba or udon topped with deep-fried tofu
4
Abbreviation
light brown; golden brown
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
狐
fox
9 strokesFrequency 2,185
On
コ
Kun
きつね
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