English–Japanese

“carp” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikoi

Example

池に鯉がいます。ike ni koi ga i ma su

There are carp in the pond.

Illustration for 鯉 (carp)

How to say “carp” in Japanese

“Carp” in Japanese is 鯉 (koi).

A hardy freshwater fish that grows in still or slow-moving water and is also valued for its striking colors.

Full entry for 鯉: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 鯉

子どもたちは池の鯉に餌をやりました。ko do mo ta chi wa ike no koi ni esa o ya ri ma shi ta

The children fed the carp in the pond.

Tips for using 鯉

  • In English, koi usually means the ornamental varieties of carp bred for their colors and kept in garden ponds, while carp has the broader meaning.

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