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[かっ()·()]
kappa
noun

Alternate Written Forms:

kappa
kappa
kawappa
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[()·わっぱ()]
kawappa
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English Meaning(s) for 河童

noun
  1. kappa; mythical water-dwelling creature
  2. excellent swimmer
  3. cucumber
  4. cucumber sushi wrapped in nori (seaweed)

Meanings for each kanji in 河童

» river
» juvenile; child

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Sample Sentences for 河童

"A fish out of water" is a metaphor for being unable to use your talents due to a change of environment.
A fish out of water.
At school I had enjoyed reading Japanese literature in English translation, in particular Soseki's I am a Cat and Kokoro, and Akutagawa's The Nose and Kappa.
The best swimmers are oftenest drowned.

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