Definition of "kitsune" []

• Literally, a fox, especially: (noun)
• A Japanese fox spirit, normally female, said to have powers such as shape-shifting, and whose power is symbolized by increase in number of tails (noun)

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• "A kitsune is a supernatural fox being, perhaps one of the best known of Japanese legendary creatures."
• "They are a type of yokai, or spiritual entity, and the word kitsune is often translated as fox spirit."
• "It is only a euphemism for kitsune-mochi; the inu-gami is only the hito-kitsune, which is supposed to make itself visible in various animal forms."