What does tanuki mean?
A type of Japanese raccoon dog, known for its ability to eat large quantities of food and its association with good luck. In Japanese folklore, the tanuki is often depicted as a shape-shifter and a trickster.
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"The tanuki's ability to eat an entire basket of food in one sitting was impressive, but not surprising to those who knew its reputation."
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