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ニシキテグリ (にしきてぐり) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

ニシキテグリ

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Meanings

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noun

mandarinfish

A small, brightly colored reef fish (Synchiropus splendidus) popular in marine aquariums.

ニシキテグリは鮮あざやかな体たい色しょくで知しられている。
The mandarinfish is known for its vivid body colors.

Etymology

The name ニシキテグリ likely combines 錦 (nishiki, 'brocade') with テグリ (teguri), possibly from 手繰り (hand-pulling) or a related term, referring to its colorful pattern and small size. The exact derivation is uncertain.