Carassius buergeri; a species of crucian carp
A freshwater fish native to East Asia, often found in ponds and slow-moving rivers. The name is usually written in katakana.
The kinbuna is one of Japan's native crucian carp species.
Usually written in katakana; the kanji form 金鮒 is rare.
Rare kanji spelling; the word is normally written in kana.
The name キンブナ literally means 'gold crucian carp', likely from its coloration. The exact historical derivation is uncertain.