1.
fishing pond; commercial fishing pond
An artificial or stocked pond where customers pay to fish, typically for koi, carp, trout, or other freshwater fish. A popular leisure facility for families and casual anglers.
子どもと釣り堀に行った。
I went to a fishing pond with my child.
釣り堀では初心者でも気軽に楽しめる。
Even beginners can casually enjoy fishing at a pay-to-fish pond.
近所の釣り堀では、釣った魚をその場で焼いて食べられる。
At the neighborhood fishing pond, you can grill and eat the fish you catch on the spot.
Compound of 釣り (fishing) + 堀 (pond, moat). The reading of 堀 shifts to ぼり due to rendaku.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 釣り堀に行く: to go to a fishing pond
- 釣り堀で釣る: to fish at a fishing pond
- 室内釣り堀: indoor fishing pond
- 鯉の釣り堀: carp fishing pond
CULTURAL CONTEXT:
A popular casual leisure activity, especially with families and groups. Equipment is rented on-site, and fees are typically based on time or per fish caught. Common targets include 鯉 (carp), 鮒 (crucian carp), and 鱒 (trout).