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チョウチンアンコウ (ちょうちんあんこう) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
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In the deep sea, there are bioluminescent fish like the football fish.
The female football fish has a lantern-like protrusion on its head.
Kanji 提 propose, take along, carry in hand Written forms チョウチンアンコウ
kana-only spelling
Katakana spelling is standard for this deep-sea fish name.
提灯鮟鱇ちょうちんあんこう
Kanji spelling is rare; the word is usually written in kana. The kanji 提灯 means 'paper lantern' and 鮟鱇 means 'anglerfish', reflecting its appearance.
Etymology Compound of 提灯 (chōchin, 'paper lantern') and 鮟鱇 (ankō, 'anglerfish'), referring to the fish's lantern-like bioluminescent lure. The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the name is descriptive of its appearance.
