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狐きつね

きつね · kitsune

noun ★ Studied by 15 learners

Fox (esp. the red fox, Vulpes vulpes)

  • fox (i.e. a sly person)
  • soba or udon topped with deep-fried tofu

Other ways to say “fox” in Japanese →

きつねが
Heiban

flat · what is pitch accent?

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What does 狐 mean?

Fox (esp. the red fox, Vulpes vulpes). It can also mean: fox (i.e. a sly person); soba or udon topped with deep-fried tofu.

How do you pronounce 狐?

きつね (kitsune). Pitch accent: heiban — flat. Press Listen above to hear it.

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