raccoon dog

US /ˈræk.uːn ˌdɔːɡ/
UK /ˈræk.uːn ˌdɔːɡ/
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タヌキ

a canid native to East Asia, resembling a raccoon with its facial markings, but more closely related to foxes

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The raccoon dog is known for its distinctive mask-like facial markings.
タヌキは特徴的なマスクのような顔の模様で知られています。
Despite its name, the raccoon dog is not a true raccoon.
その名前にもかかわらず、タヌキは真のタヌキではありません。