Kanji · N1

/ carp

Kanji for carp.

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Readings

TypeReadingNotes
On (音)Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds.
Kun (訓)こいNative Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana.
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Meaning

鯉 carries the meaning carp.

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Common compounds with 鯉

にしきごいcoloured carp / colored carp
ひごいred carp / golden carp
まごいblack carp / black koi
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