Definition of 河童 (かっぱ)
かっぱ
河童
かっぱ
kappa
Common word
noun
1.
kappa, mythical water-dwelling creature
2.
excellent swimmer(only relevant for かっぱ)
3.
4.
Other readings:
河童【かわわっぱ】[1]
、河童【かあっぱ】[1]
、河童【かあらんべ】[1]
Notes:
- out-dated or obsolete kana usage
Related Kanji
河 | river |
童 | juvenile, child |