石斑魚

Noun

 * 1) grouper

Etymology 1


Derivation uncertain, with two theories:
 * Possibly originally a compound of.


 * Alternatively, may be a shift from.

Noun

 * 1) the Japanese dace, also known as the :, an edible fish in family

Usage notes
This three-kanji spelling is an example of jukujikun.

Etymology 2


Compound of, from the way the fish seem to crouch down and hide among the stones of the river bed.

Noun

 * 1) alternative for : a kind of freshwater goby, any fish of genus