Translation
possamu means "Possum" in English.
It's a katakanization, a loan-word.
- In some places, the words Possum and Opossum are synonymous. In other places, however, Possum refers to animals of the suborder Phalangeriformes while Opossum refers to animals of the order Didelphimorphia.
| Romaji | po | ssa | mu | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katakana | ポ | ッ | サ | ム |
| Hiragana | ぽ | っ | さ | む |
Orthography Notes
- ッサ contains a small tsu ッ which makes the consonant of the syllable longer.
Synonyms
Scientific name: Phalangeriformes.