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ハナイカ (はないか) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

ハナイカ

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Meanings

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noun

paintpot cuttlefish

usually written using kana alone

A species of cuttlefish (Metasepia tullbergi) known for its colorful appearance.

水すい族ぞく館かんでハナイカを見みた。
I saw a paintpot cuttlefish at the aquarium.

Written forms

ハナイカ
kana-only spelling
Katakana spelling is common for this species name; the word is usually written in kana.
花はな烏賊いか
Kanji spelling is rare; the word is usually written in kana.

Kanji

花flower
烏crow, raven
賊

burglar, rebel, traitor

Etymology

The name ハナイカ (花烏賊) literally means 'flower squid', likely referring to its colorful patterns. The exact origin is uncertain.