鮟 (àn) - Anglerfish — refers to the anglerfish species, particularly & used in the name of the anglerfish (鮟鱇).

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àn ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

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鮟 · àn

Anglerfish — refers to the anglerfish species, particularly the anglerfish or monkfish;

used in the name of the anglerfish (鮟鱇).

Anglerfish — refers to the anglerfish species, particularlyused in the name of the anglerfish (鮟鱇).

Usage highlights

AnglerfishAnglerfish hot potAnglerfish liverAnglerfish fishingDeepAnglerfish species

Synonyms

  • 鮟鱇— anglerfish (full species name)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The anglerfish (鮟鱇) is known for its bioluminescent lure.
  • Anglerfish fishing (鮟鱇 fishing) is practiced in some regions.
  • Anglerfish hot pot (鮟鱇鍋) is a winter delicacy in Japan.
  • The deep-sea anglerfish (深海鮟鱇) has a unique reproductive strategy.

Collocations

  • Anglerfish(鮟鱇)
  • Anglerfish hot pot(鮟鱇鍋)
  • Anglerfish liver(鮟鱇肝)
  • Anglerfish fishing(鮟鱇釣り)
  • Deep-sea anglerfish(深海鮟鱇)
  • Anglerfish species(鮟鱇科)

Idioms

  • None commonly associated with this character alone

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in the compound 鮟鱇 (ankō) for anglerfish, a fish known for its distinctive appearance and culinary use.
  • In Japanese cuisine, anglerfish liver (ankimo) is considered a delicacy, often compared to foie gras.
  • The character combines the fish radical 魚 with 安 (peaceful/cheap), though the phonetic connection is primarily in Japanese readings.

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