錦鯉

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 錦鯉 is read as にしきごい and means “ornamental carp”.
• Basic usage: The examples show red-and-white ornamental carp and koi fed daily in a garden pond.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Distinguishing senses and uses
  • It is selectively bred ornamental carp valued for color patterns, narrower than general 鯉 for carp.