grass puffer; Takifugu niphobles
A species of pufferfish found in coastal waters of Japan and East Asia. The name comes from its grass-green coloration.
Grass puffers are often seen in tide pools.
Usually written in katakana; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling is rare; the katakana form is standard.
Compound of 草 (kusa, 'grass') and 河豚 (fugu, 'pufferfish'), referring to its greenish coloration.