“Kappa” in Japanese
Short answer
Kappa in Japanese is “河太郎” (kawatarou). Full meaning: kappa (mythical water-dwelling creature).
Other ways to say “Kappa” in Japanese
河伯
kahaku kappa (mythical water-dwelling creature); river god
河童
kappa kappa; excellent swimmer; cucumber
Κ
kappa kappa
κ
kappa kappa
川童
kappa kappa; excellent swimmer; cucumber
川太郎
kawatarou kappa (mythical water-dwelling creature)
猿猴
enkou monkey (esp. a gibbon); hand of the puppeteer (puppet theatre); kappa
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