Ukuromochi

Japanese: うくろもち
Ukuromochi

… [Yoshiharu Imaizumi]
[Folklore and Symbolism]

[Japan]
It is also written as scorpion mouse. Moles are also called moguramochi, and in the past they were called ukuromochi. It is said that the name comes from the fact that they lift up the ridges of cultivated land.

*Some of the terminology explanations that mention "Ukuromochi" are listed below.

Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information

Japanese:

…【今泉 吉晴】
【民俗と象徴】

[日本]
 鼹鼠とも記される。モグラはもぐらもちとも呼ばれ,古くはうくろもちといった。耕地のうね,くろをもち上げるからの名という。…

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