Kocho

胡蝶

こちょう

literallybutterfly

Full name: 胡蝶しのぶ (Kocho Shinobu)

The Insect Hashira.

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  • 胡坐あぐらsitting cross-legged
  • 胡桃くるみwalnut (Juglans spp., esp. Juglans regia)
  • 胡麻ごまsesame seeds
  • 胡椒こしょうpepper
  • 胡瓜きゅうりcucumber (Cucumis sativus)
  • 蝶蝶ちょうちょうbutterfly

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