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オニカサゴ (おにかさご) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

オニカサゴ

Meanings

1

noun

scorpionfish; hairy stingfish

usually written using kana alone

Refers to Scorpaenopsis cirrhosa, a venomous marine fish. The name is a specific biological term.

オニカサゴは背せびれに毒どくがあるので注ちゅう意いが必ひつ要ようだ。
The scorpionfish has venomous dorsal spines, so caution is needed.

Written forms

オニカサゴ
kana-only spelling
Katakana spelling is standard for this fish name; usually written in kana.
鬼おにカサゴUsage100%
Kanji spelling is possible but uncommon; usually written in kana.
おにカサゴ

Kanji

鬼ghost, devil

Etymology

The name combines 鬼 (oni, 'demon') and カサゴ (kasago, 'scorpionfish'), likely referring to its fierce appearance. The exact derivation is uncertain.