Fox in Japanese
"fox" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
狐
kitsune
Its reading, stroke count, etymology and cultural background.
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fox
Reading: ko
8 strokes · mysterious, nature
Where it comes from
The animal radical with a phonetic element, for the fox.
What it carries
Messenger of the rice deity Inari. A double-edged figure that deceives people and brings good harvests alike.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for fox?
The most common kanji for "fox" is 狐, read as ko. It means fox. Related kanji: .
How many strokes does 狐 have?
狐 has 8 strokes.