also: たいわんきんぎょ
noun
paradise fish
A small freshwater fish (Macropodus opercularis) native to East Asia, often kept in aquariums. The Japanese name literally means 'Taiwan goldfish'.
タイワンキンギョは美しいヒレを持つ淡水魚です。
The paradise fish is a freshwater fish with beautiful fins.
Kanji spelling exists but is rarely used; the word is normally written in katakana.
Hiragana spelling is also possible, though katakana is more typical for this animal name.
From 台湾 (Taiwan) + 金魚 (goldfish), referring to its origin and appearance. The exact derivation is uncertain; the name likely arose from its introduction via Taiwan or its resemblance to a goldfish.