稲荷

Etymology
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Originally a compound of, the stem form of verb.

The character is ateji, in reference to "bearing".

Noun

 * 1) a kind of sushi, wrapped in fried tofu, said to be liked by foxes
 * See the entry for more details.

Proper noun

 * : god of harvests, fertility, rice, agriculture, foxes, industry, and worldly success
 * 1) the name of various towns and stations around Japan
 * 1) the name of various towns and stations around Japan

Derived terms

 * : God Inari
 * : sushi wrapped in fried tofu
 * : a shrine dedicated to the god Inari, usually with a statue of a fox in front
 * : an Inari shrine association in Kyōto