He is said to spook inhabited households during the night, running around and continuously chanting: "Kararin, kororin, kankororin, managu mittsu ni ha ninmai!" (; "Kararin, kororin, kankororin!
It is reported that he frightens houses with people inside at night by running around and chanting: "Kararin, kororin, kankororin, managu mittsu ni ha ninmai!" (; "Kararin, kororin, kankororin!"