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マンジュウダイ Japanese meaning | Kotomora

マンジュウダイ

Meanings

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noun

orbfish; Ephippus orbis

A species of Indo-West Pacific spadefish. Primarily a taxonomic term; learners may encounter it in marine biology or diving contexts.

ダイバーはサンゴ礁しょうでマンジュウダイを見みつけた。
The diver spotted an orbfish on the coral reef.

Etymology

The name likely derives from 饅頭 (manjū, a round steamed bun) and 鯛 (tai, sea bream), referring to its rounded, bun-like body shape. The exact origin is uncertain.