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kitsune

Noun CEFR B1
kɪtˈsuː.neɪ

Definitions

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.

Japanese

Equivalents

Françaiskitsune
Русскийкицу́нэ
3 more languages
한국어키츠네
Svenskakitsune

CEFR level

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This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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