ハクビシン

noun

masked palm civet; gem-faced civet

A small mammal native to East and Southeast Asia, often seen in rural and suburban areas of Japan. The katakana name is standard.

• 夜よる、庭にわにハクビシンが出でた。

  A masked palm civet appeared in the garden at night.

• ハクビシンは果物くだものを食たべることがある。

  Masked palm civets sometimes eat fruit.