noun
devil stinger; Inimicus japonicus
A venomous marine fish found in coastal waters of Japan and East Asia. Known for its painful sting.
オニオコゼに刺されるととても痛い。
Getting stung by a devil stinger is extremely painful.
オニオコゼは食用にもなる。
Devil stingers are also edible.
The name combines 鬼 (oni, 'demon') with オコゼ (okoze, 'stonefish'), referring to its fearsome appearance and venomous spines.