kappa
/ˈkæpə/
noun 4intj 1
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1ADJ.
pale, possible
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noun
1
The tenth letter of the Greek alphabet.
2
A measurement of the sensitivity of the value of an option to changes in the implied volatility of the price of the underlying asset.
noun
1
A tortoise-like demon or imp.
It was not quite possible for a kappa to go pale, but this one managed, shrinking partly into its shell.
noun
1
An emote, often used as a postscript, to indicate that the preceding statement is sarcastic or false.
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It was not quite possible for a kappa to go pale, but this one managed, shrinking partly into its shell.
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At school I had enjoyed reading Japanese literature in English translation, in particular Soseki's I am a Cat and Kokoro, and Akutagawa's The Nose and Kappa.
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