オニダルマオコゼ

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Meanings

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noun

reef stonefish; stonefish; devilfish

usually written using kana alone

A highly venomous tropical marine fish, Synanceia verrucosa. The name literally means 'demon daruma stonefish'. Usually written in katakana.

オニダルマオコゼは背せびれに強つよい毒どくを持もっている。

The reef stonefish has strong venom in its dorsal fin.

ダイバーはオニダルマオコゼに刺さされないように注ちゅう意いする。

Divers are careful not to get stung by reef stonefish.

Kanji

鬼ghost, devil
達accomplished, reach, arrive
磨grind, polish, scour
鰧
虎tiger, drunkard
魚fish

Related words

オコゼ
オコゼ is a general term for stonefish or scorpionfish; オニダルマオコゼ specifically refers to the reef stonefish (Synanceia verrucosa).

Written forms

オニダルマオコゼ
kana-only spelling
Katakana spelling is standard for this fish name; usually written in kana.
鬼おに達磨だるま鰧おこぜ
Kanji spelling using 鰧 for 'stonefish'; very rare and mainly found in taxonomic or specialized contexts.
鬼おに達磨だるま虎魚おこぜ
Kanji spelling using 虎魚 for 'stonefish'; also rare and mostly in older or specialized literature.

Etymology

Compound of 鬼 (oni, 'demon') + 達磨 (daruma, 'daruma doll') + 鰧/虎魚 (okoze, 'stonefish'). The name likely refers to its grotesque, lumpy appearance and potent venom.