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Meanings
1
poetical termusually written using kana alone
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.
2
poetical termusually written using kana alone
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.
Expressions
- 井の中の蛙person ignorant of the wider world; frog in a well
- 井の中の蛙、大海を知らずthe frog in the well knows nothing of the great ocean