“Fox” in Japanese is 狐 (きつね), pronounced kitsune.
Pronunciation
The word has 3 beats (morae), each about the same length. Tap a syllable to hear it, or play the whole word:
How to use it
Fox. Foxes are the messengers of Inari, and fox statues guard Inari shrines across Japan. Udon topped with fried tofu is called きつねうどん, because foxes supposedly love fried tofu.
Example sentences
- 神社にきつねの像があります。じんじゃにきつねのぞうがあります。There is a fox statue at the shrine.
- きつねうどんを食べました。きつねうどんをたべました。I ate kitsune udon.
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FAQ
How do you say fox in Japanese?
Fox in Japanese is 狐 (きつね), pronounced “kitsune”.
How do you write fox in Japanese?
It's written 狐 with kanji, or きつね in hiragana. Both are read kitsune.