Meaning of 河童 in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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河童
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Kana Readingかっぱ
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Romajikappa
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
- Meaning
- kappa (mythical water-dwelling creatures)
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- excellent swimmer
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- cucumber
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- rolled sushi containing a stick of cucumber
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Example Sentences
河童, かっぱ used in context
Related Kanji
Kanji found in this word
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