🌏 Region(s): Ryukyu (Okinawa)
ぐるくん : gurukun | define meaning
gurukun
Pronunciation: [ɡuɾukuŋ̍]
Definition
Noun
- Gurukun fish (Pterocaesio digramma sp.); double-lined fusilier; darkbanded fusilier
Etymology
Possibly from ぐる guru- "quick, nimble" and くん kun (uncertain).
Notes
The gurukun is a species of fusilier fish also known as the Double-lined fusilier fish or Darkbanded fusilier (Pterocaesio digramma). The species is common off the coasts of Okinawa and is considered the region's official prefectoral fish. It bears a vivid turquoise back marked by two light green or yellowish bands, while its underside is white. The fish tends to change to a green colour with a vivid reddish-pink underside when agitated, which can happen when frightened, handled or fished.
Spelling
| Orthography | Form |
|---|---|
| Kana | ぐるくん |
| Romanization | gurukun |
| Pronunciation (IPA) | [ɡuɾukuŋ̍] |
意味:たかさご・タカサゴ【高砂】、グルクン