kitsune
noun/kɪtˈsuː.neɪ/ · /ˈkɪt.sʊ.neɪ/
Etymology From Japanese 狐 (kitsune, “fox”).
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Human sciences, Mysticism, Mythology, Philosophy, Sciences Japanese 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:
- Derived terms
- kitsune udon