河豚

Noun

 * 1) blowfish; puffer
 * 2) river dolphin

Etymology 1
In light of the older pronunciation fuku, most likely derived from the verb, perhaps from the way the fish blow sand to find food. Alternatively, related to the verb.

Noun

 * 1) a blowfish
 * 2)  a fat and unattractive woman
 * 3)  someone who is quick to anger and who puffs up
 * 4)  a gun

Usage notes

 * The kanji spelling is uncommonly used. Usually spelled in kana.

Etymology 2
From. Compare modern 🇨🇬 reading hétún.

Noun

 * 1) blowfish

Usage notes
This reading is less common than fugu above.