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Meaning of (こい) in Japanese

Kana Reading
こい
Romaji
koi
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    common carp; koi carp (Cyprinus carpio)
    Example sentence
    祖父は、晴れたいろどり眺めているのが好きです My grandfather likes looking at colorful carp in the pond on a fine day.

Examples of 鯉, こい in a sentence



Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

18 strokes

carp

On'Yomi: リ

Kun'Yomi: こい

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