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チョウセンブナ

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Meanings

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noun

roundtail paradisefish

usually written using kana alone

A freshwater fish native to East Asia, known for its colorful appearance and sometimes kept in aquariums. Scientific name: Macropodus ocellatus.

チョウセンブナは、かつて朝ちょう鮮せん半はん島とうから日本にほんに持もち込こまれたと言いわれている。
The roundtail paradisefish is said to have been brought to Japan from the Korean Peninsula in the past.

水すい槽そうでチョウセンブナを飼かっている。

I keep a roundtail paradisefish in my aquarium.

Written forms

チョウセンブナ
kana-only spelling
Katakana spelling is common for this fish name; usually written in kana.
朝ちょう鮮せん鮒ぶな
Kanji spelling is rare; the word is usually written in kana.

Kanji

朝morning, dynasty, regime
鮮fresh, vivid, clear
鮒carp

Etymology

The name チョウセンブナ (朝鮮鮒) literally means 'Korean crucian carp', reflecting its historical introduction from the Korean Peninsula. The exact derivation is uncertain.