Poetic or literary term for frog, often used in classical poetry and haiku. In modern everyday language, かえる is the standard word.
The old pond — a frog jumps in, the sound of water.
Specifically refers to the kajika frog (カジカガエル), a species known for its beautiful singing. This usage is also poetic and rare; in modern contexts, the katakana name カジカガエル is more common.
See also: カジカガエル
The voice of the kajika frog echoes along the riverside.
Poetic word for frog, usually written in kana. The kanji spelling 蛙 is also used but less common in modern poetic contexts.
Kanji spelling for the poetic reading かわず. Can be confused with the common reading かえる.
An older native Japanese word for frog, now largely replaced by かえる in everyday speech. The exact derivation is uncertain.