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Meanings
1
gudgeon (Gnathopogon and related genera)
usually written using kana alone
General term for small freshwater fish of the genus Gnathopogon and similar cyprinids. Often used in the context of fishing or cooking.
Gudgeon are often caught in this river.
2
willow gudgeon (Gnathopogon caerulescens)
A specific species of gudgeon, also known as 本諸子 (ほんもろこ).
See also: ホンモロコ
The willow gudgeon is a type of gudgeon that lives in Lake Biwa.
3
longtooth grouper (Epinephelus bruneus)
A large marine fish, also called 九絵 (くえ). This sense is a regional or alternative name; the more common name is クエ.
See also: クエ
In some regions, the longtooth grouper is called moroko.