noun
barcheek goby
A species of freshwater goby (Rhinogobius giurinus) found in East Asia. The Japanese name literally means 'paradise goby'.
ゴクラクハゼは日本の川でよく見られる小さなハゼの一種です。
The barcheek goby is a small type of goby commonly found in Japanese rivers.
The name is a compound of 極楽 (gokuraku, 'paradise') and ハゼ (haze, 'goby'). The exact origin of the name is uncertain, but it may refer to the fish's bright coloration or its habitat in clear, pleasant streams.