<p>It's how Japanese interpret phonetically the cries of foxes, the english equivalent to "woof". There's no special meaning in the title.</p>

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2014-04-06T16:52:03.340Z
2014-04-06T16:52:03.340Z
Braiam
<p>In the end of episode 9, Inari's assigned apprentice familiar Kon the two guardian foxes of Uka-sama start crying the sound "kon" and soon the other foxes around Inari shrine respond, gathering as blue magic fires on the road up the mountain.</p>

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<p>Is this like dog's barking is transcribed as "woof" but in fox version? Or is it a name of some higher power they were calling?</p>

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2014-04-07T00:25:06.133Z
For more information, see [this documentary](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jofNR_WkoCE).
senshin
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2014-04-07T06:10:40.553Z
@senshin come on, I was trying to avoid phrasing the question like that!
Hakase
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What does the cry "kon" mean?
# What does the cry "kon" mean?
Posted by: username_0 on 2014-04-06
In the end of episode 9, Inari's assigned apprentice familiar Kon the two guardian foxes of Uka-sama start crying the sound "kon" and soon the other foxes around Inari shrine respond, gathering as blue magic fires on the road up the mountain.

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Is this like dog's barking is transcribed as "woof" but in fox version? Or is it a name of some higher power they were calling?
**Tags:** inari-konkon-koi-iroha
> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: For more information, see [this documentary](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jofNR_WkoCE).  
> **username_0**: @senshin come on, I was trying to avoid phrasing the question like that!  
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### Answer by username_2 on 2014-04-06. Score: 1 | Accepted answer
It's how Japanese interpret phonetically the cries of foxes, the english equivalent to "woof". There's no special meaning in the title.
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