🌏 Region(s): Ryukyu (Okinawa)
ぐるくん : gurukun | define meaning
gurukun
Pronunciation: [ɡuɾukuŋ̍]
Definition
Noun
- Gurukun fish (sp. Pterocaesio digramma); Double-lined fusilier; Darkbanded fusilier
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 |
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Kana | ぐるくん |
Romanization | gurukun |
Pronunciation (IPA) | [ɡuɾukuŋ̍] |
意味:グルクン、タカサゴ