子狐
kogitsune
The English phrase "little fox" is translated into Japanese as 子狐 (kogitsune).
The term is used to describe a young fox. In informal contexts, it may be expressed as ko-gitsune.
How do you pronounce it?
kogitsune
Did you know?
- There is a traditional Japanese dish called kitsune-udon which contains fried tofu. The tofu is called abura-age and is believed to be the favorite food of foxes.
- The 'fox-face' or kitsune-gao is a recognized beauty standard in Japan, characterized by a slim face and almond-shaped eyes.
- In Japanese folklore, the fox is a shapeshifter, and a kogitsune is often depicted as a mischievous spirit that can trick humans.
Examples in context
- 子狐が森の中にいます。ko-kitsune ga mori no naka ni imasu.A little fox is in the forest.
- あの子狐はとても可愛いです。ano ko-kitsune wa totemo kawaii desu.That little fox is very cute.
- 子狐の絵を描きました。ko-kitsune no e o kakimashita.I drew a picture of a little fox.
Example conversation
Ren and Yui are looking at a picture book together.
- 蓮 Ren結衣、この写真の子狐を見て！Yui, kono shashin no kokitsune o mite!Yui, look at the little fox in this photo!
- 結衣 Yui本当だ、すごく可愛いね。Hontō da, sugoku kawaii ne.You're right, it's very cute.
- 蓮 Renふわふわしていて気持ちよさそうだよ。Fuwafuwa shite ite kimochiyosasō da yo.It looks fluffy and soft.
- 結衣 Yui一度本物の子狐に会ってみたいね。Ichido honmono no kokitsune ni atte mitai ne.I'd love to see a real little fox someday.
