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fox

NounFull Name

Definitions

1. fox (esp. the red fox, Vulpes vulpes)
2. fox (i.e. a sly person)
3. soba or udon topped with deep-fried tofu

This noun refers to the fox, a common animal in Japanese folklore believed to be a clever, magical creature. In traditional stories, it is often depicted as a trickster or as a messenger of the deity Inari, and it appears frequently in myths and legends.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

The kid next door was making a fuss about hearing a fox cry.

Sentence 2

The prefecture issued a warning to avoid contact with foxes.

Sentence 3

A fox leaped across the hillside in the sunset, its coat blazing red.

Sentence 4

She showed me a photo saying, "A fox came to our garden."

Sentence 5

Do you still remember seeing that fox at the mountain cabin?