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狐
Readings
きつね
kitsune
けつね
ketsune
きつ
kitsu
Out-dated or obsolete kana usage
キツネ
kitsune
English
Noun (futsuumeishi)
Usually written using kana alone
fox (esp. the red fox, Vulpes vulpes)
Noun (futsuumeishi)
Usually written using kana alone
fox (i.e. a sly person)
Noun (futsuumeishi)
See also: 狐うどん・きつねうどん
Usually written using kana alone
soba or udon topped with deep-fried tofu
Noun (futsuumeishi)
See also: きつね色
Abbreviation
Usually written using kana alone
light brown, golden brown
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Kanjis
狐 ON: コ KUN: きつね
fox

Stroke: 9 SKIP: 1-3-6 FC: 4223.3


Phrases
猟犬たちはキツネの匂いの跡をたどった。
Parts: 猟犬 (りょうけん) 達 (たち) 狐 (キツネ) 匂い (におい) 跡 (あと) 辿る (たどった)
The hunting dogs followed the scent of the fox.