◆狐七化け、狸は八化け Kitsune nana(7)-bake, tanuki wa ya(8)-bake.
- 解釈：狐は化けるのが上手くて七通りに化けられるが、狸はもっと上手であるということ。
- Literal：The fox changes itself into seven kinds, and the raccoon dog disguises himself/herself as eight kinds.
- Interpretation：Both are skillful at transforming oneselves. A raccoon dog is cleverer.
- 類義：狐七化け、狢（むじな）一化け。