kamaitachi

Questions

What does kamaitachi mean?

A Japanese yōkai (supernatural being), taking the form of a weasel with sharp claws, and believed to ride dust devils.

Where does kamaitachi come from?

Borrowed from Japanese 鎌鼬.

How to pronounce kamaitachi

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2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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4. Repeat and practice — Say “kamaitachi” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.