いなり

Frequency rank: 38,768. – 39,308.
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
  1. Inari (god of harvests, Uka-no-Mitama)see also
  2. Inari shrine; Fushimi Inari shrine (in Kyoto)
  3. fox (said to be messengers of Inari)see also
  4. fried tofu (said to be a favourite food of foxes)see also
  5. inarizushiabbreviationword usually written using kana alonesee also
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  • いなりFrequency rank: 38,768. – 39,308.
  • いなり
Generated definitions (experimental)
  1. Inari (god of harvests, Uka-no-Mitama)
  2. This meaning refers to a deity in Japanese Shinto religious beliefs, particularly associated with agriculture and the harvest. Inari is often worshiped for bountiful harvests and prosperity.
  3. Inari shrine; Fushimi Inari shrine (in Kyoto)
  4. This refers to the physical places of worship dedicated to Inari, with Fushimi Inari being one of the most famous shrines in Kyoto, known for its thousands of torii gates.
    Fushimi Inari Shrine is very popular among tourists.
    I was looking forward to strolling around the shrine grounds.
  5. fox (said to be messengers of Inari)
  6. This meaning highlights the belief in Japanese culture that foxes are the messengers of Inari and serve as protectors of the crops, often depicted in folklore and art.
  7. fried tofu (said to be a favourite food of foxes)
  8. This meaning refers to a traditional food item (aburaage) that is often associated with foxes in folklore, as it is believed to be their favorite.
  9. inarizushi
  10. This refers to a type of sushi that is made by wrapping vinegared rice in fried tofu pouches and is often associated with offerings made to Inari.
Generated collocations (experimental)
Inari shrineふしみ伏見Fushimi Inari Shrinemessenger of Inariinarizushi (sushi wrapped in fried tofu)to enshrine Inarithe deity Inari (used respectfully)Inari's foxInari worshipInari godthe great deity Inari