熱 帯 魚(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)を飼(か)っている。

I keep tropical fish.

水族館(すいぞくかん)で色(いろ)とりどりの熱帯魚(ねったいぎょ)を見(み)た。

I saw colorful tropical fish at the aquarium.

熱帯魚(ねったいぎょ)の水槽(すいそう)は温度(おんど)管理(かんり)が大切(たいせつ)だ。

Temperature control is important for a tropical fish tank.

Compound of 熱帯(ねったい) (tropics) + 魚(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)を飼(か)う: to keep tropical fish
熱帯魚(ねったいぎょ)の水槽(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

Cultural note

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 words

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)

Related Words

Related: 金魚(きんぎょ) (goldfish)

Related: 水族館(すいぞくかん) (aquarium)

Related: 水槽(すいそう) (fish tank, aquarium)

Compare: 観賞魚(かんしょうぎょ) (ornamental fish)

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