Translation guide
A specific species of marine fish, Chaetodon multicinctus, known for its distinctive vertical bands. In Japanese, it is referred to by a standard common name.
Referring to the multiband butterflyfish as a specific animal, in contexts like diving, aquariums, or marine biology.
Standard Japanese common name for the multiband butterflyfish. Literally 'sleet butterflyfish', likely from the speckled pattern.
The multiband butterflyfish is endemic to Hawaii.
I saw a multiband butterflyfish while diving.
Katakana transliteration of the English name. Used in some contexts, but the Japanese name is more common.
'Multiband butterflyfish' is the English name.