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This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

狸

貍

Readings

Kana: たぬき、タヌキ
Romaji: tanuki, tanuki
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Definitions

noun
1

tanuki (Nyctereutes procyonoides); raccoon dog

Note: word usually written using kana alone
2

sly dog; sly old fox; sly fox; cunning devil; craftiness; sly person; someone who makes evil plans without ever breaking their poker face

Kanji

狸
Readings: リ、 ライ、 たぬき
Meanings: tanuki, raccoon
貍
Readings: リ、 ライ、 たぬき
Meaning: a fox-like animal

Example Sentences

取(と)らぬ狸(たぬき)の皮算用(かわざんよう)。
➥Count one's chickens before they are hatched.
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捕(と)らぬ狸(たぬき)の皮算用(かわざんよう)をするな。
➥Don't count your chickens before they are hatched.
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取(と)らぬ狸(たぬき)の皮算用(かわざんよう)か。
➥Are you counting your chickens before they are hatched?
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