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Meanings
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oarfish; king of herrings; ribbonfish
usually written using kana alone
Refers specifically to the deep-sea fish Regalecus glesne, known for its long, ribbon-like body. The name comes from the Japanese legend of a messenger from the Dragon Palace (Ryūgū).
The oarfish is a deep-sea fish and is rarely seen.
An oarfish had washed up on the shore.