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ムスメハギ

Meanings

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noun

lei triggerfish; boomerang triggerfish

A species of triggerfish (Sufflamen bursa) found in tropical waters. The name is used in biological and fishing contexts.

ムスメハギはサンゴ礁しょうでよく見みられる。
The lei triggerfish is often seen on coral reefs.

Etymology

The name ムスメハギ is a Japanese compound of 娘 (musume, 'daughter') and 剥ぎ (hagi, 'skinning' or 'stripping'), but the exact origin is uncertain. It may refer to the fish's appearance or behavior.