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河伯 (かはく) — kappa (mythical water-dwelling creature) | Kumi Dictionary

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河伯

河伯

河か伯はく

kappa (mythical water-dwelling creature)

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河郎

かはくかわろう

Noun

1.

kappa (mythical water-dwelling creature)

2.

river god

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chief・count・earl・uncle・Brazil

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