マフグ

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Meanings

purple puffer; Takifugu porphyreus

usually written using kana alone

A species of pufferfish found in the Northwest Pacific, known for its purple coloration. Used as a food fish in Japan, but requires careful preparation due to toxicity.

マフグは冬ふゆが旬しゅんの高こう級きゅう魚ぎょです。
The purple puffer is a high-class fish in season during winter.
この市いち場ばではマフグがよく売うられている。
Purple puffers are often sold at this market.