Translation

The Japanese word for "Possum" is possamu ポッサム, a katakanization.

  • 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
Hiragana

Synonyms

Glider, Cuscus.
Scientific name: Phalangeriformes.

Further Reading

Wikipedia: Possum (ポッサム)
Common Brushtail Possum.