狐きつねに化ばかされる

expression, ichidan verb

be deceived by a fox; be bewitched by a fox

Idiomatic expression rooted in Japanese folklore where foxes (kitsune) are believed to possess magical powers to trick humans. Often used figuratively for being completely fooled or led astray.

• 山やま道みちで狐きつねに化ばかされたように道みちに迷まよってしまった。

  I got lost on the mountain path as if I had been bewitched by a fox.

• あんな嘘うそに引ひっかかるなんて、狐きつねに化ばかされた気き分ぶんだ。

  Falling for such a lie makes me feel like I've been tricked by a fox.