Japanese pufferfish; tiger puffer
Refers specifically to Takifugu rubripes, a highly prized but potentially deadly fugu species. Often used in culinary contexts.
Tiger puffer is used in high-class fugu cuisine.
The liver of the tiger puffer contains a potent poison.
Katakana spelling is standard for this fish name; usually written in kana.
Hiragana spelling is also used, though katakana is more common for species names.
Kanji spelling is rare and mainly seen in formal or specialized contexts; usually written in kana.
Compound of 虎 (tora, 'tiger') + 河豚 (fugu, 'pufferfish'), referring to the striped pattern resembling a tiger.