(ねったいぎょ)

ねったいぎょ
noun
tropical fish
1. tropical fish
Fish native to tropical regions, often kept as aquarium pets due to their colorful appearance. Also refers to such fish in their natural habitat.
熱帯魚(ねったいぎょ)()っている。
I keep tropical fish.
水族館(すいぞくかん)(いろ)とりどりの熱帯魚(ねったいぎょ)()た。
I saw colorful tropical fish at the aquarium.
熱帯魚(ねったいぎょ)水槽(すいそう)温度(おんど)管理(かんり)大切(たいせつ)だ。
Temperature control is important for a tropical fish tank.

Compound of 熱帯(ねったい) (tropics) + (ぎょ) (fish). Refers to colorful fish from tropical regions, commonly kept as aquarium pets.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 熱帯魚(ねったいぎょ)()う: to keep tropical fish
  • 熱帯魚(ねったいぎょ)水槽(すいそう): tropical fish tank
  • 熱帯魚(ねったいぎょ)専門店(せんもんてん): tropical fish specialty shop
  • 熱帯魚(ねったいぎょ)飼育(しいく): tropical fish keeping

IN JAPAN:
Keeping 熱帯魚(ねったいぎょ) is a popular hobby. Home centers and pet shops often have dedicated sections. Popular species include グッピー (guppies), ネオンテトラ (neon tetras), and エンゼルフィッシュ (angelfish).

RELATED TERMS:

  • 金魚(きんぎょ): goldfish
  • 水族館(すいぞくかん): aquarium (facility)
  • 水槽(すいそう): fish tank, aquarium (container)