Kitsune Word Search

Illustrated Kitsune scene — AI-generated artwork behind this myth's word search puzzle
Illustrated Kitsune scene — AI-generated artwork behind this myth's word search puzzle

This Kitsune word search hides 12 words on a 15×15 grid — the gods, heroes, and creatures of a mythology. Trace each one with a finger or mouse and it locks in as soon as the whole word is covered. No signup, no download.

Words to find: KITSUNE, INARI, YOKAI, KAMI, TENGU, KAPPA, TANUKI, KODAMA, YUREI, SHIKIGAMI, GAKI, KEMONO.

Diagonals are where most players stall. Once you are down to the last word or two, sweep the diagonals deliberately.

Kitsune word list, defined

KAMI /kɑːmi/ · noun
A Shinto deity or spirit, often depicted as a paper or fabric figure. In Japanese culture, a kami can also refer to a sacred or spiritual being. Related: deity, spirit, god, divinity.
KAPPA /kæpə/ · noun
A type of water spirit from Japanese folklore, often depicted as a green creature with a beak-like mouth and a turtle shell on its back. Related: water spirit, Japanese folklore, green creature.
TANUKI /tæˈnuːki/ · noun
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. Related: raccoon dog, Japanese badger, Asian raccoon dog, masked bandit.

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