Fun Facts Fun Fact: Koi Fish Etymology Posted by Adam (Neko Random) on February 17, 2025 Koi fish get their name literally from the Japanese word for carp. In Japan, they’re usually referred to as nishikigoi meaning “brocaded carp.” Share this: Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Like this:Like Loading... Related
Gosh! I knew what koi was, of course, but I didn’t know what nishiki meant.
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