noun
Honorific name for the Shinto god of harvests, wealth, and fertility. Often used in prayers and casual references.
See also: 稲荷
I visited the Inari shrine and prayed for business prosperity.
noun
Polite way to refer to a shrine dedicated to Inari. Often used in everyday conversation.
See also: 稲荷
近所のお稲荷さんでお祭りがある。
There's a festival at the local Inari shrine.
noun
inarizushi (sushi in fried tofu pouch)
Polite term for the sushi dish. Commonly used in daily speech, especially by women and children.
See also: 稲荷鮨
お弁当にお稲荷さんを入れてもらった。
I had some inarizushi put in my lunch box.
noun
scrotum; testicle sack
Jocular slang, likening the shape of the scrotum to an inarizushi pouch. Used humorously among close friends.
「お稲荷さんがかゆい」なんて、下品な冗談だよ。
Saying 'my scrotum is itchy' is a crude joke.