九きゅう尾びの狐きつね

expression, noun

nine-tailed fox

A mythical fox from East Asian folklore, often depicted with golden fur and shapeshifting abilities. Originated as a Chinese auspicious beast, later associated with deception in Japanese legends.

See also: 妖狐

• 九きゅう尾びの狐きつねは、中ちゅう国ごくの伝でん説せつでは瑞ずい獣じゅうとされていた。

  The nine-tailed fox was considered an auspicious beast in Chinese legend.

• 日本にほんでは、九きゅう尾びの狐きつねが美び女じょに化ばけて人ひとを騙だます話はなしが有ゆう名めいだ。

  In Japan, stories of a nine-tailed fox transforming into a beautiful woman to deceive people are famous.