【いたち】

Frequency rank: 43,773. – 44,486. (for form イタチ: 24,002. – 24,164.)
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
  1. weasel (esp. the Japanese weasel, Mustela itatsi)word usually written using kana alone
  2. mustelid (any other member of the weasel family, incl. badgers, martens, minks, ferrets, otters, polecats, stoats, skunks, etc.)
Forms
  • 【いたち】【イタチ】Frequency rank: 43,773. – 44,486.
  • 【いたち】【イタチ】
  • いたち
  • イタチFrequency rank: 24,002. – 24,164.
Generated definitions (experimental)
  1. weasel (esp. the Japanese weasel, Mustela itatsi)
  2. This meaning refers to a specific animal known for its agility and cunning nature. It is often used to describe the Japanese species of weasel as part of wildlife discussions or studies related to the animal's behavior and habitat.
  3. mustelid (any other member of the weasel family, incl. badgers, martens, minks, ferrets, otters, polecats, stoats, skunks, etc.)
  4. This meaning encompasses all members of the weasel family, indicating a broader classification that includes various species beyond just the weasel itself. It is often used in discussions about taxonomy and animal traits.
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Wiktionary definitions (experimental)
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Unlike most mustelids, who lead a settled lifestyle, wolverines constantly wander in search of prey on their individual plots of land occupying up to 1500-2000 square kilometers.