天竺鯛

Readings

Kana: てんじくだい、テンジクダイ

Romaji: tenjikudai, tenjikudai

Definition

noun

1

vertical-striped cardinalfish (Apogon lineatus); Indian perch; coral fish

Note: word usually written using kana alone

Kanji

天

Readings: テン、 あまつ、 あめ、 あま-

Meanings: heavens, sky, imperial

竺

Readings: ジク、 チク、 トク

Meaning: bamboo

鯛

Readings: チョウ、 たい

Meanings: sea bream, red snapper