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“Crane fly” in Japanese

Short answer
蚊トンボ katonbo かとんぼ

Crane fly in Japanese is “蚊トンボ” (katonbo). Full meaning: crane fly, daddy longlegs (insect of family Tipulidae); a tall, gangly person, string bean.

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