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アブラボテ

Meanings

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noun

oily bitterling

A species of freshwater fish, Tanakia limbata, found in Japan. Scientific/domain-specific term.

アブラボテは日本にほんの固こ有ゆう種しゅで、琵び琶わ湖こなどに生せい息そくしている。
The oily bitterling is a species endemic to Japan, inhabiting Lake Biwa and other waters.

Etymology

The name likely derives from 油 (abura, 'oil') and ボテ (bote), a term for bitterling-like fish, referring to its oily appearance. Exact derivation is uncertain.