noun
stingfish; scorpion fish; stonefish
Refers to venomous fish of the family Synanceiidae, especially Inimicus japonicus. Often encountered in coastal waters and known for its painful sting.
オコゼに刺されるととても痛い。
Getting stung by a stonefish is extremely painful.
この辺りの海にはオコゼがいるから気をつけて。
Be careful because there are stonefish in the sea around here.
Obsolete kanji form; not in common use.
The origin is uncertain. The kanji 虎魚 (literally 'tiger fish') is a jukujikun reading, likely chosen for the fish's fierce appearance and venomous nature.