古ふる狸だぬきふるだぬきじ字FuriganaAudioMeanings1nounold badger; veteran; old fox; schemerLiterally 'old badger', used figuratively for a seasoned, crafty person who is experienced and often sly. Can be neutral or slightly negative depending on context.彼かれは業ぎょう界かいの古ふる狸だぬきで、誰だれも騙だませない。Break this sentence down in the analyzerHe's an old fox in the industry; nobody can fool him.あの政せい治じ家かはまさに古ふる狸だぬきだ。Break this sentence down in the analyzerThat politician is a real old hand.