also: きつねぶく
unexpected good fortune
Rare term for a stroke of luck that comes without effort, as if bestowed by a fox spirit. Often used in a slightly whimsical or literary context.
His success was truly an unexpected stroke of luck.
Rare kanji compound; the reading きつねぶく is also possible but less common.
Alternate reading; included for search coverage.
Compound of 狐 (kitsune, 'fox') and 福 (fuku, 'fortune'). Likely derived from folk beliefs in which foxes were thought to bring unexpected blessings. The exact origin is uncertain.