This is the 5704th most frequent Japanese word.
たぬき
"たぬき" (tanuki) refers to a Japanese raccoon dog, a real animal and a folkloric creature often associated with shapeshifting and mischief.
Here, "たぬき" refers to raccoons, a type of animal known in the culture and zoology.
たぬきは森に住んでいる。
Raccoons live in the forest.
Here, "たぬき" refers to a specific style of Japanese udon noodle dish characterized by tempura flakes.
たぬきうどんが好きです。
I like tanuki udon.
In this sentence, "たぬき" calls upon the cultural metaphorical meaning, relating to raccoons symbolizing slyness or cunningness in traditional imagery.