金魚
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Base noun form. Refers to the small ornamental fish, often kept as pets. No conjugation needed.
Theme
At a local festival, User and their friend Yuta are admiring the goldfish scooping game and discussing the fish.
金魚
きんぎょ
goldfish
Nature & EnvironmentAnimals
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'king' (金 kin sounds like 'king') fish swimming in a bowl. 'King fish' → 金魚 (kingyo, 'goldfish').
Cultural Note
Goldfish are popular pets in Japan, often kept in small bowls or ponds. They are associated with summer festivals, where people play goldfish scooping games called 『金魚すくい』 (kingyo sukui).
Forms
Base: 金魚Base noun form. Refers to the small ornamental fish, often kept as pets. No conjugation needed.