<p>Naruto got the whisker marks from the nine-tailed fox while he was in his mom's uterus  because they were both inside her at the same time and while naruto was in her uterus, the nine-tails probably had a little of his power given to Naruto.</p>

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This answer seems to be correct, but generally we like answers that cite their sources. In addition, the other answer already says the same thing and has been around a while longer, so there's no need to post redundant content.
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<p>They're not <em>actually</em> whiskers. They're <em>whisker marks</em>, just marks on his face that resemble whiskers.</p>
<p>Yes, this has to do with the kyuubi. When Naruto was influenced by Kurama prior to birth, he gained the whisker marks:</p>
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<p>Naruto's most prominent physical characteristics, however, are the whisker marks on his face that he gained from Kurama's influence on him while he was in Kushina's womb.</p>
<p>  — <a href="http://naruto.wikia.com/wiki/Naruto_Uzumaki" rel="noreferrer">Naruto Uzumaki, <em>Naruto</em> Wiki</a></p>
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<p>The reason Naruto's mother did not have them is because these are as a result of prolonged exposure (being in the womb) rather than the beast simply being sealed within the host.</p>
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<p> Both of Naruto's kids, Bolt and Himawari, have two whisker marks on each cheek, neither of them is a Jinchuuriki but both are the children of Kurama's Jinchuuriki, which implies that this is an inherited trait.</p>
</blockquote>

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So it's like a birthmark caused by the kyuubi?
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@xjshiya You could think of it that way, yes.
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Cattua
<p>Why does Naruto have whisker marks on his face? </p>

<p><img src="https://i.sstatic.net/i2PMy.jpg" alt="enter image description here"></p>

<p>Does it have anything to do with the kyuubi inside him? Is it to signify that he is the host of the kyuubi or is it just a plain birthmark? Was it ever explained in the anime or manga?</p>

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I'm not sure where everyone claims them to be actual whiskers.
Madara's Ghost
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Never explained AFAIK
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Similar, but regarding Gaara's dark circles: http://anime.stackexchange.com/a/2147/49
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Why does Naruto have whisker marks?
# Why does Naruto have whisker marks?
Posted by: username_0 on 2013-04-04
Why does Naruto have whisker marks on his face?

![enter image description here](https://i.sstatic.net/i2PMy.jpg)

Does it have anything to do with the kyuubi inside him? Is it to signify that he is the host of the kyuubi or is it just a plain birthmark? Was it ever explained in the anime or manga?
**Tags:** naruto
> **Comments:**
> **username_2**: Never explained AFAIK  
> **username_3**: Similar, but regarding Gaara's dark circles: http://anime.stackexchange.com/a/2147/49  
> **username_1**: I'm not sure where everyone claims them to be actual whiskers.  
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### Answer by username_7 on 2013-04-04. Score: 23 | Accepted answer
They're not *actually* whiskers. They're *whisker marks*, just marks on his face that resemble whiskers.

Yes, this has to do with the kyuubi. When Naruto was influenced by Kurama prior to birth, he gained the whisker marks:

> Naruto's most prominent physical characteristics, however, are the whisker marks on his face that he gained from Kurama's influence on him while he was in Kushina's womb.
>
>   — [Naruto Uzumaki, *Naruto* Wiki](http://naruto.wikia.com/wiki/Naruto_Uzumaki)

The reason Naruto's mother did not have them is because these are as a result of prolonged exposure (being in the womb) rather than the beast simply being sealed within the host.

> Both of Naruto's kids, Bolt and Himawari, have two whisker marks on each cheek, neither of them is a Jinchuuriki but both are the children of Kurama's Jinchuuriki, which implies that this is an inherited trait.
> **Comments:**
> **username_0** (2013-04-04): So it's like a birthmark caused by the kyuubi?  
> **username_7** (2013-04-04): @xjshiya You could think of it that way, yes.  
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### Answer by username_4 on 2013-11-05. Score: 0
Naruto got the whisker marks from the nine-tailed fox while he was in his mom's uterus because they were both inside her at the same time and while naruto was in her uterus, the nine-tails probably had a little of his power given to Naruto.
> **Comments:**
> **username_5** (2013-11-05): This answer seems to be correct, but generally we like answers that cite their sources. In addition, the other answer already says the same thing and has been around a while longer, so there's no need to post redundant content.  
> **username_6** (2013-11-05): Welcome to the Anime & Manga SE. I am afraid this site is not a discussion board unlike some other sites you may be familiar with, so you need to stop digging out old questions if your answer has nothing substantial to add. Please go through the FAQ to get yourself familiar with how to ask questions or provide answers here.  
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