JLPT N1
鯉
This is the Japanese word for carp. It’s a fish that symbolizes strength and is famously seen as colorful “koi” in garden ponds.
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コイ Katakana form
Noun
"Carp" / "Koi"
Refers to the carp fish, especially the colorful, ornamental variety (錦鯉, nishikigoi) often found in traditional Japanese ponds and gardens.
Example
あの 池 に は 、 大きく て きれいな 鯉 が たくさん 泳いで います 。
There are many large, beautiful koi swimming in that pond.
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