Copyright © 2026 Kotomora. All Rights Reserved.
古狸 (furudanuki) Japanese meaning: old badger | Kotomora
じ 字
Related words 狸たぬき 狸 alone means 'raccoon dog' or a sly person, but 古狸 emphasizes long experience and veteran cunning.
古ふる 狐ぎつね 古狐 (old fox) is a similar metaphor for a crafty veteran, but 古狸 may carry a slightly more rustic or earthy nuance.
Report an issue with this page
。
He's an old fox in the industry; nobody can fool him.
That politician is a real old hand.
古ふる
Written forms 古ふる 狸だぬき Usage 86%
古ふる だぬき Usage 14%
Mixed kana-kanji spelling; less common but still encountered.
Etymology Compound of 古 (old) and 狸 (raccoon dog, badger). In Japanese folklore, badgers (or raccoon dogs) are tricksters, so an old one is especially cunning.
