狸

貍

Readings

Kana: たぬき、タヌキ

Romaji: tanuki, tanuki

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.

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.

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?