A small frog native to Japan, known for its beautiful call. Often associated with mountain streams.
See also: カジカガエル
On summer nights, you can hear the call of the kajika frog by the mountain stream.
Katakana spelling is common for this animal name; the word is usually written in kana.
Kanji form is rare and may not be widely recognized; the word is usually written in kana.
Usually written 河鹿, “river deer,” the frog was named for its clear call, traditionally likened to the cry of a deer.