koi in Japanese

koi in Japanese is 錦鯉, コイ, ニシキゴイ — koi means an ornamental variety of carp bred for its bright red, gold, or white patterned scales, popular in garden ponds.

koi in Japanese

錦鯉

noun

Pronounced: nishikigoi

Ornamental domesticated varieties of the Amur carp (Cyprinus rubrofuscus), of Japan and eastern Asia with red-gold or white coloring.

コイ

noun

Pronounced: koi

Ornamental domesticated varieties of the Amur carp (Cyprinus rubrofuscus), of Japan and eastern Asia with red-gold or white coloring.

ニシキゴイ

noun

Pronounced: nishikigoi

Ornamental domesticated varieties of the Amur carp (Cyprinus rubrofuscus), of Japan and eastern Asia with red-gold or white coloring.

鯉

noun

Pronounced: koi

Ornamental domesticated varieties of the Amur carp (Cyprinus rubrofuscus), of Japan and eastern Asia with red-gold or white coloring.

What does "koi" mean?

noun An ornamental variety of carp bred for its bright red, gold, or white patterned scales, popular in garden ponds.
"Bright orange koi drifted lazily beneath the surface of the pond."

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

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C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

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koi in a sentence

Bright orange koi drifted lazily beneath the surface of the pond.
The temple garden was famous for its enormous koi.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "koi" in Japanese?

"koi" in Japanese is 錦鯉, コイ, ニシキゴイ. koi means: An ornamental variety of carp bred for its bright red, gold, or white patterned scales, popular in garden ponds.

How do you pronounce 錦鯉?

"koi" in Japanese is 錦鯉, pronounced "nishikigoi".

How do you use "koi" in a sentence?

Example: "Bright orange koi drifted lazily beneath the surface of the pond." In Japanese, "koi" is 錦鯉, コイ, ニシキゴイ.

Are there other ways to say "koi" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 4 translations listed for "koi": 錦鯉, コイ, ニシキゴイ, 鯉.

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