かっぱ巻まき

noun

cucumber sushi roll; kappa maki

A type of makizushi (rolled sushi) filled with cucumber strips, wrapped in nori. The name comes from the mythical kappa's supposed love of cucumbers.

See also: 巻き寿司

• 回かい転てん寿ず司しでかっぱ巻まきをよく注ちゅう文もんします。

  I often order cucumber rolls at conveyor-belt sushi restaurants.

• かっぱ巻まきはさっぱりしていて、口くち直なおしにぴったりだ。

  Cucumber rolls are light and refreshing, perfect as a palate cleanser.