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キンチャクダイ属 (キンチャクダイぞく) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

キンチャクダイ属ぞく

Meanings

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noun

Chaetodontoplus (genus of marine angelfishes)

Taxonomic term used in biology and aquarium contexts. Refers specifically to the genus Chaetodontoplus within the family Pomacanthidae.

キンチャクダイ属ぞくには、美うつくしい色しき彩さいの海かい水すい魚ぎょが多おおく含ふくまれる。
The genus Chaetodontoplus includes many marine fish with beautiful coloration.

Kanji

属belong, genus, subordinate official

Similar words

キンチャクダイ
キンチャクダイ refers to the family Pomacanthidae or angelfish in general, while キンチャクダイ属 is the specific genus Chaetodontoplus.

Etymology

The name is a compound of 巾着袋 (kinchaku-bukuro, a drawstring pouch) and 鯛 (tai, sea bream), referring to the pouch-like shape or pattern of some angelfish. The exact derivation is uncertain.