bluespotted cornetfish
A marine fish, Fistularia commersonii, recognized by its long, slender body and blue spots. The name is usually written in katakana.
The bluespotted cornetfish is a fish characterized by its long, slender body.
Katakana spelling is standard for this fish name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling is rare and mainly found in specialized contexts; lists it but it is not commonly used.
The name likely derives from 青 (ao, 'blue') and 矢柄 (yagara, 'arrow shaft'), referring to the fish's blue-spotted, elongated body. The exact origin is uncertain.