Fun Fact: Koi Fish Etymology

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Koi fish get their name literally from the Japanese word for carp. In Japan, they’re usually referred to as nishikigoi meaning “brocaded carp.”

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  1. Unknown's avatar Anonymous says:

    Gosh! I knew what koi was, of course, but I didn’t know what nishiki meant.

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