silver crucian carp; Carassius langsdorfii
A species of crucian carp native to Japan. Often used in scientific or fishing contexts.
The silver crucian carp is a type of Japanese freshwater fish.
この池にはギンブナがたくさん生息している。
Many silver crucian carp live in this pond.
Katakana spelling is common for this fish species; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling exists but is rarely used; no priority for this form is specified.
Compound of 銀 (gin, 'silver') and 鮒 (funa, 'crucian carp'), referring to its silvery appearance.