Translation

The Japanese word for "Hammerhead Worm" is kougaibiru コウガイビル.

Romaji ko u ga i bi ru
Hiraganaこうがいびる
Katakanaコウガイビル
Kanji 笄 蛭
Meaning Hairpin Leech
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Trivia

  • A traditional Japanese way to tie a woman's hair with a "hairpir," kougai 笄, ressembles the Hammerhead Worm's hammerhead.[1]

Synonyms

Bipalium, Broadhead Planarian.
Scientific name: Bipalium.
Earthworm, Hammerhead Shark.