kitsune
Syllables: kit·su·ne/kɪtˈsuː.neɪ/
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rare/kɪtˈsuːn/
kitsune noun: a Japanese fox spirit, often but not exclusively female, said to have powers such as shape-shifting, and whose power is symbolized by increase in number of tails.
Noun
kitsune (plural kitsune or kitsunes)
- A Japanese fox spirit, often but not exclusively female, said to have powers such as shape-shifting, and whose power is symbolized by increase in number of tails.
- [A]ll personnel are to be hereby ordered to refer to her as a "Kumiho," and not a "Kitsune." Personnel asking what the difference is are to be reminded of the difference between a Cherokee Indian and a New Delhi Indian.2025, collective, “SCP-953”, in SCP Foundation
kitsune meaning in Marathi, Arabic and Persian
kitsune in Marathi
- Japanese fox spirit
- कित्सुने kitsune
kitsune in Arabic
- Japanese fox spirit
- كِيتْسُونِه kītsūnih
kitsune in Persian
- Japanese fox spirit
- کیتسونه kitsune
Forms of kitsune
| plural | kitsune |
|---|---|
| plural | kitsunes |
Origin of kitsune
From Japanese 狐 (kitsune, “fox”).
Words formed from kitsune
Questions about kitsune
- What does kitsune mean?
- Kitsune means a Japanese fox spirit, often but not exclusively female, said to have powers such as shape-shifting, and whose power is symbolized by increase in number of tails.
- What is kitsune in Marathi?
- Kitsune in Marathi is कित्सुने (kitsune). See Kitsune meaning in Marathi.
- What part of speech is kitsune?
- Kitsune is a noun.
- How do you pronounce kitsune?
- Kitsune is pronounced /kɪtˈsuː.neɪ/.
- What is the plural of kitsune?
- The plural of kitsune is kitsune.
Words near kitsune in the dictionary
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