河か魚ぎょ

noun

river fish

Refers to fish that live in rivers, as opposed to sea fish. Often contrasted with 海魚 (かいぎょ, sea fish) or 川魚 (かわうお/かわざかな, river fish). 河魚 is a more formal or literary term compared to the common 川魚.

See also: 川魚

• 河か魚ぎょは海かい魚ぎょよりも淡たん白ぱくな味あじわいのものが多おおい。

  River fish often have a milder flavor than sea fish.