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Kabuto – (kah BOO toh) Translates to ‘helmet’, referring to a koi whose head color is different from that of its body. Kado -- Edge Kadogin -- A form of Kinginrin where only the edges of the scales are iridescent. Kagami – (kah GAH mee) An old koi variety with mirror scales on both the dorsal and ventral sides. Kagamigoi -- Mirror carp. Kage -- (KAH geh) Literally, 'shadow' or 'phantom', referring to Koi with a blurred, reticulated black pattern over the white or red. Kage Hi Utsuri -- (KAH gehhee oot SOO ree) A Koi whose red and black Utsuri pattern is complemented by a kage pattern over the red (Kawarimono). Kage Shiro Utsuri -- (KAH geh SHEE rohoot SOO ree) A Koi with the basic black and white Utsuri pattern and kage pattern over the white (Kawarimono). Kage Showa -- (KAH gehSHOH wah) A Koi with the basic Showa pattern and kage pattern over the white (Kawarimono). Shadowed Showa. This variety was developed from the same bloodline as Koromo Showa. It's primary feature is the Asagi-like netting pattern that appears on the white skin. Scales in the Shiroji would have a shadow to them. This does not indicate poor quality Sumi but is an enhancement to the pattern. Kaku Sumi -- Square Sumi. Round Sumi is called Maru Zumi. Kaku Zumi appears in bloodlines such as Torazo Sanke or Jinbei Sanke. This is a term used to describe Taisho Sanshoku, but it can be used to describe the Sumi of Showa Sanshoku. Kaku Tan -- (kah KOO tahn) Square-shaped Tancho marking. Square Hi on the head. Used only for Nishikigoi that have a Hi pattern on the body. Recently Maruten (round Hi on the head) is used instead of Kaku Tan. Kamisori -- (kah MEE soh ree) Razor border pattern that cuts across the scale. Straight line kiwa across a scale Kamisori means razor, and it describes the razor-like edge to the kiwa which runs through individual scales. Kamisori Giwa -- Razor cut Kiwa. Term used to describe the shape of the Kiwa at the trailing edge of the Hi plates. It means that the Kiwa is sharp and straight like a razor cut and cuts across the scales rather than following the shape of the scales. It is one of the ideal Kiwa shapes. Another ideal Kiwa is Maruzome. Kana-- (KAH nah) Male koi. Kanako – (Kah nah koh) A koi with a white body and dappled hi, appearing on single scales. Kanoko – ( KAH noh koh) Literally, 'fawn', referring to the dappled red pattern found on some Koi (Kawarimono). Kanoko Kohaku -- (KAH noh koh koh HAH koo) A Kohaku with dappled red markings. Kanoko Sanke -- (KAH noh kohSAHN keh) A Sanke with dappled red markings. Kanoko Showa -- (KAH noh kohSHOH wah) A Showa with dappled red markings. Kao -- (KAH oh) 'Face'; any area between the cheeks (also known as 'men') Karasu – (KAH rah soo) A totally black koi, often tinged with a blue haze. Literally, 'crow'. Black (overall color). Karasugoi -- (KAH rah SOO goy) 'Crow' koi; black koi from the Asagi line. Black Koi with white or orange bellies (Kawarimono). Kasane Sumi – (KAH sah neh SOO mee) A black marking on a red background. Sumi that appears on the hi. As opposed to Tsubo sumi which appears on the white skin. Piled-up Sumi. Kasane literally means 'to pile up'. Sumi that is riding over or overlapping the Hi. Also Nose (Nose means 'to ride') Zumi. Often simply called Kasane. Sumi on the Hi plate is not deeply rooted to the ground (as is Sumi in the Shiroji) and it is thus not stable and can move as the Koi grows. Kasane Zumi of Taisho Sanshoku can disappear. Kata Moyo -- (KAH tah MOH yoh) Single sided pattern. A pattern on only one side of the body. The term is used to describe an unbalanced Hi pattern, where the center of balance seems to lean towards the left or the right. This is not used when the pattern is one sided on the first half or the second half. Kata Sumi -- (KAH tah ZOO mee) Sumi patch or patches on the shoulders. Black on the shoulder. Kawagoi – (KAH wah goy) A koi with no scales except for some reflective scales on the dorsal surface. Leather carp. Kawarigoi – ( KAHwah rih goy) Strange koi. Kawarimono – (kah WAH ree MOH noh) All non-metallic koi that don't fit into any other classification. The old name for koi with undefined color or pattern. A new exception is the Kikokuryu. It is a metallic koi derived from crossing the Kumonryu with a Kikusui. It was placed in the Kawarimono class. It may change. Kawarigoi -- (kah WAH ree goy) The new name for Kawarimono koi, covering all koi varieties that do not fall under established mainstream koi classifications. Keitou Bloodline -- Generations of Nishikigoi that have been produced by a single breeder to develop specific traits that are handed down to successive generations. Some examples are: Sensuke Kohaku and Jinbei Sanke. The breeder name is usually given as part of the bloodline. KHV -- Koi Herpes Virus. An extremely infective virus with no known cure or scientifically proven antidote. A KHV infection can kill all the koi in a pond. Quarantine of new fish is the only method to prevent infection, though even this cannot be guaranteed. Ki – (kee) Yellow. Ki Bekko -- (KEE BEH koh) A yellow Koi with black markings (Bekko). Ki Kokuryu-- (KEE koh KOO droo) Metallic Kumonryu 'Chrysanthemum water'. Ki Matsuba -- (KEE maht SOO bah) A yellow Koi with black 'pinecone' Matsuba markings in the centre of the scales (Kawarimono). Ki Shusui -- (KEE SHOO swee) A yellow Shusui with a greenish dorsal. A very rare variety (Shusui). Ki Utsuri -- (KEEoot SOO ree) A black Koi with yellow markings (Utsurimono). Kigoi -- (KEE goy) A yellow koi, often having red eyes (albino line). A non-metallic bright yellow Koi (Kawarimono). Kikusui -- (KEE koo swee) A metallic doitsu Hariwake Ogon. Most often seen as a doitsu Kohaku. Literally, 'water chrysanthemum. Kikusui are a scaless version of a Hariwake. Basically a doitsu platinum Kohaku (Hikari Moyomono). Ogon with a pattern running between the scale lines. Kin – (keen) Metallic gold. Kin Fuji – (keen FOO jee) See Platinum Kohaku. Kin Hi Utsuri -- (keen hee oot SOO ree) A metallic Hi Utsuri (Hikari-Utsurimono). Kin Katubo – A black Koi whose scales have gold edges; now considered valueless. Kin Ki Kokuryu -- (KEEN kee koh KOO droo) A metallic equivalent of the Beni Kumonryu tends to have both gold and silver patterns on a black base. Kin Ki Utsuri -- (KEEN kee OOT soo ree) Metallic black koi with gold markings where the gold can range in color from yellow to red. A metallic Hi Utsuri. Kin Rin -- (keen deen) Gold Scale. Kin Showa -- (keen SHOW wah) Metallic Showa koi with a gold luster. Kinbo -- A black Koi with a gold metallic sheen. Now considered valueless. Kindai -- (keen DYE) Modern. Kindai Showa -- (keen DYE SHOH wah) A Showa with a predominantly white pattern (Showa). Kinginrin -- (keen geen deen) Also known as Gin Rin (geen deen). A koi with silver or gold colored sparkling scales. Koi with rows of very shiny scales along the back and sides. Kinitsusei -- (KEE neet SOO say) Uniformity of color. Kinporai -- (KEEN por ey) A bronze metallic Matsuba Ogon. Kinrin -- (Keen deen) A koi with gold-colored sparkling scales. Kinsui -- (KEEN swee) Metallic Shusui with gold luster and more hi (see Ginsui). Kinzakura-- (KEEN zah KOO rah) Golden cherries; gold-bordered hi. A metallic Gotenzakura. Kirekomi -- (KEE reh KOH mee) Narrow white inserts into the hi rising from the sides of the koi. Kirekomi Cut in Shiroji which cuts into Hi plates from the belly. It is this Shiroji that forms stepped patterns, complex patterns and Inazuma patterns. The position of the Kirekomi is important. It appears to spread as the Koi gains weight. A hi pattern without Kirekomi would be called Ipponhi. Kitchinai -- Sanke line of koi. Kiwa – (KEE wah) The edge of a patch or marking. The definition between hi and white markings. Kobayashi -- (Ko-Buy-Ashy) Early Showa breeder. Original contemporary Showa line. Koborehi -- (koh BOH reh HEE) Scattered hi (red). Koboresumi -- (koh BOH reh SOO mee) Scattered sumi (black). Kohaku -- (koh HAH koo) A koi with a white body and red markings. The first koi in the "Big Three" class of koi, known as Go-Sanke; Kohaku, Sanke, and Showa. Koi Dangi -- (koy dahn gee) Japanese term for koi enthusiasts "talking about koi". Koinobori -- (koy-no-bore-ree) Carp Streamers (flags) Koishi -- (koy shee) Nishikigoi breeders. Koke -- (KOH keh) Scale. Kokenami -- (KOH keh NAH mee) Line of scales. Kokesuki -- (KOH keh SOO kee) Uneven color within the pattern; single colorless scales. Lighter scale. Refers to a scale in a Hi plate or Sumi patch. This term describes scales that are not saturated with colour so that the background shows through. The scale appears thinner than the surrounding area and looks transparent. The color appears scattered and lack uniformity. This is considered a fault. If the Koi has good deep red it might recover. But in general it is difficult for Kokesuki to fill in. Kokesuki refers to scales that fade or lose color and result in Hi Mura (inconsistent color). Kokugyo -- (koh KOOG yoh) Koi, the national fish representing Japan. Title given to Koi that won Best in Size at the All Japan Combined Nishikigoi Show. The prize is named the Kokugyo prize. Literally it is the best prize for that section of Koi. Many Koi hobbyists target this prize. The term can also be used to mean Nishikigoi themselves. The same award at the ZNA All Japan Nishikigoi Show is called the Rin'oh prize. Komoyo – (koh MOH yoy) Small zigzag, flowery pattern of red and white. Small hi markings. Konjo – (KAHN joh) Very dark indigo/purple blue. Konjo Asagi -- (KAHN joh ah SAH gee) A dark blue fish. An early ancestor of the modern Asagi. Konzai -- (kahn ZYE) Kiwa having both maruzome and kamisori elements. Koromo -- (koh ROH moh) Translates to 'robed', referring to a koi that has a white base color, overlaid by red patterns with reticulation. Literally, 'robed', referring to a group of Koi whose hi pattern is outlined in a darker color. Koromo Sanke -- (koh ROH moh SAHN keh) A Koi with the Koromo reticulated over the hi marking, and the sumi markings of a traditional Sanke (Koromo). Koromo Showa -- (koh ROH mohSHOH wah) A Koi with the markings of a Showa overlaid with the Koromo pattern (Koromo). Koromozumi -- (koh ROH moh ZOO mee) Sumi Goromo netted sumi. Koshi – (KOH shee) Green. Koshi Nishiki -- (KOH sheenee SHEE kee) The result of a cross between an Ogon and a Sanke. Now known as Yamato-nishiki. Kozumi -- (koh ZOO mee) Small black spots, but giving a tidy atmosphere. Kuchi -- (KOO chee) Lips, a general term. Kuchibeni – (KOO chee BEN eee) A red-lipped koi. Kuchizumi – (KOO chee ZOO mee) Sumi on the mouth. Kubiwa Sumi -- Collar Sumi. Kubiwa means 'collar' or 'necklace'. Sumi that goes around the neck connecting one gill area to the other. The term described the shape of certain Sumi that occurs in the Utsurimono family (including Showa Sanshoku and all Utsuri). The name originated because this Sumi resembled the collar of a dog. Kuchi Sumi -- Mouth Sumi. Sumi around the mouth seen in Utsurimono such as Showa. It is rare but Taisho Sanshoku could have Kuchi Sumi. Kuchibeni Lipstick -- Hi on the lips. Because it looks like lipstick it can be very charming. Kujaku -- (koo JAH koo) Translates to ‘peacock’, referring to a reticulated metallic white koi with red, orange or golden markings. A platinum Koi with hi markings covering a large proportion of the body and with Matsuba patterning in the scales (Hikari Moyomono). Kujaku Ogon -- (koo JAH koo OH gahn) Another name for Kujaku. Kumonryu -- (KOO mahn droo) Is the term applied to a black Doitsu koi with random white patterns that change continuously until mature. Scaleless black koi with white markings. Literally, 'dragon fish'. A black doitsu Koi with changing white marking on its head, fins and body (Kawarimono). Kumoru -- (KOO morh ooo) Loss of color, brightness, and gloss. Kuragake -- (KOO rah GAH keh) Wearing a saddle. A pattern that crosses the back of the koi like a saddle on a horse. Term used to describe a pattern that crosses over the backbone and covers both sides of the body in the shape of a horse's saddle. It is one of the most stable patterns. It is usually used to describe a Hi pattern but it could also describe a Sumi pattern. Kuro – (KOO roh) Black. Kuroboshi -- A relatively large black spot. In Showa this is the beginning of the Sumi development. This spot has emerged. It is more coalesced than Kage Zumi (shadow over an area). Kuro Ki Han – (Koo roh kee han) The original name for Shiro Utsuri. Kurogoi -- (KOO roh goy) Black food carp - the origin of Nishikigoi. Kuroko -- Black fry. Only Kuroko will be selected in culling Kumonryo and Utsurimono like Showa. Kurozumi -- (KOO roh ZOO mee) Rich, glossy black with no blue highlights. Kutsubera -- (KOO tsoo beh RAH) Shoehorn pattern on the head. Used to describe the shape of Hi on the head. The pattern consists of a round area of Hi on the mouth and a trapezoid of Hi on the forehead. A typical Hi pattern on the head; Maruten is another typical Hi pattern on the head. Kuzugoi -- (KOO zoo-goy) Junk Koi. L. Leather Koi – Refers to a koi with no visible scalation, e.g., doitsu. Linages – Genetic lines. M. Ma -- Wild. Mado -- (MAH doh) A'window' in a pattern element involving more than one or two scales. Small Shiroji areas occurring either in Hi plates or Sumi patched that look like windows. This Shiroji in Hi plates is also called Madoaki. It is considered a weak point because the Mado rarely fill in and they disturb the dignity of the pattern. If they help keep the total balance of the pattern then they may be considered acceptable. Mado can be caused by the inborn character of the Koi or from being damaged and/or missing scales. Madoaki -- (MAH doh AH kee) A 'window' in a red pattern. Scales with 'shadows' under the skin. Magoi -- (MAH goy) Mud carp, originally wild carp. Common black carp, the ancestor of modern Nishikigoi. Makiagari -- (MAH kee ah GAH ree) A pattern extending from the abdomen to the upper area. Wrap up. The term used to describe Sumi of the Utsurimono family such as Showa Sanshoku and Shiro Utsuri. The Sumi of the Utsurimono family rises to wrap the body from the belly to the back along the trunk and thus is the term used only with Sumi for these varieties of Koi. We do not use Makisagari because it means 'wrap down'. Makibara -- A red pattern that wraps around the body. Makikomi -- (MAH kee KOH mee) A pattern extending from the upper area to the abdomen. Manzo -- (Man-Zoh) Kohaku Bloodline. Maruten -- (MOH roo ten) Crown. A Koi with a separate red marking on the head. A separate, self contained hi pattern on the head with other hi patterns on the body; i.e. Maruten Kohaku. Round Hi pattern on the head of a Koi. When a Koi has only one Hi plate, and it is a round Hi plate on the head, the Koi is called a Tancho. When a Koi has multiple Hi plates including one round Hi plate on the head, it is referred to as Maruten. The round Hi on the Koi's head resembles a Japanese crane called a Tancho Zuru (crane). The pattern also resembles the Japanese flag, and Tancho Kohaku are very desirable for this reason. Large round Hi patterns that stay on the head are most desirable. Small, round patterns on the head are called Ko (small) Maruten. Maruten Kohaku -- (MOH roo tenkoh HAH koo) A Kohaku with a separate red marking on the head and additional red on the body. Maruten Sanke -- (MOH roo tenSAHN keh) A Sanke with a separate red marking on the head and additional red on the body. Maruzome – (MOH ruu ZOH meh) 'Round-dyed',scalloped kiwa. The pattern follows the scale edges. Also called Tama Giwa. One of the two primary Kiwa shapes. Often seen in Kohaku of the Dainichi bloodline. It is highly prized because it resembles the shape of a cherry blossom petal. The opposite is Kamisori Giwa. Matsuba -- (maht SOO bah) 'Pine-Cone' scale pattern; single color koi (metallic or non-metallic) with scale reticulation. A Koi with black markings in the centre of the scales on the body. Non-metallic Matsuba Koi are classed in Kawarimono, metallic ones in Hikari Mujimono (Ogon). Matsuba Ogon -- (maht SOO bahOH gahn) Another name for Kin Matsuba (Hikari Mujimono). Matsukawabake -- (maht SOO kah wah BAHK keh) Scale version of the Kumonryu. A non metallic black and white koi whose pattern changes with the time of year and water temperature - i.e. summer and winter, although periods may be longer (Kawarimono). Matsunosuke -- (Mats Nos Kay) Sanke bloodline. Medaira -- Refers to an imaginary line that runs between the eyes. It is the ideal pattern entry for the head. When a pattern begins above this line, the pattern is considered light. An ideal pattern begins a little bit closer to the mouth then the line and is a bit curved towards the mouth. Meija era -- A period in Japanese history, 1868-1912. Men -- (mehn) 'Face'; also kao. Mekazura -- Rim of the eyes. Skin and muscle that surrounds the eyes including the eye lids. When there is Hi around the eyes we say 'it disgraces Mekazura'. If the Mekazura is white on a Menkaburi pattern it is still most likely a high quality Koi and the Menkaburi is not considered a fault. Mekiki -- Koi expert. An experienced and well trained person that can accurately judge not only the present value but also the future value of a Koi. Mena Kana -- Mena means female and Kana means male. Menasa -- Shallow or light entry of the pattern on the head. A koi with Menasa has wide Shiroji on its head because the pattern begins further back rather than the ideal pattern entry of a curved line between the eyes. We would say that 'this Koi's head is Menasa'. Menkaburi -- (MEHN kah BOO ree) Hi (red) covering the entire face/head - from the mouth to the gills. Hood. An early Kohaku with a red head. Menshiro -- White face. Indicates that both gill covers are white. Clean face that has no Hi on the gill covers. It is particularly important in the Kohaku variety, but it is not an absolute necessity. Even Menkaburi can be judged an acceptable pattern when it is supported with other outstanding features. Menware -- (MEHN wah reh) Lighting-strip across the head. The traditional Showa head pattern, where the black pattern divides the red marking on the head. Head divided. Describes a Sumi pattern seen only in Showa Sanshoku or Shiro Utsuri that divides the head. An ideal Menware (also interchangeably called Hachiware) runs in an Inazuma pattern from the mouth to the shoulder and gives the Koi an impression of power. Mesu -- (Mace) Female. Midori -- (mee DOH ree) Green. Midorigoi -- (mee DOH ree goy) A green doitsu koi. A very rare Koi, bright green in color, with black or silvery scales (Kawarimono). Mizu -- (MEE zoo) Light blue color. Water. Mizu Asagi – (MEE zoo ah SAH gee) Very light Asagi. Mono -- (MOH noh) One or single. Moto -- (MOH toh) Or 'original sumi', i.e. black markings that are apparent in fry and remain visible on the adult Koi. Motoaka -- (MOH toh AH kah) Red pectoral fin joints. Hi at the base of pectoral fins. Small Hi that is gathered together at the spot where the fin meets the body shows the quality of the Koi's Hi and is a feature of some varieties and patterns. The rest of the pectoral fins must be white. If it cannot easily be seen in a Kohaku when the Koi is viewed from the top then it is acceptable. If it is obvious it is considered a weak point in Kohaku but a feature in Asagi and Showa. Motoguro -- (MOH toh GOO roh) Black fin joints. Black color on shoulder joint extending into the pectoral fins. Sumi at the base of pectoral fins. Seen primarily in Showa and Shiro Utsuri. It could mean Sumi in the tail fin but the term is rarely used for that. Small Sumi that is gathered together at the spot where the fins meets the body shows the quality of the Koi's Sumi. If the Sumi is spread as if by a broom it is a fault in Showa and Shiro Utsuri. high quality Motoguro makes the white pectoral fins appear dignified and is considered a highlight of these varieties. Moyo -- (MOH yoh) More than one color. Moyo no kire -- (MOH yoh noh KEE reh) Sharpness of edge of the color pattern. Mudagoke -- (MOO dah GOH keh) Redundant scale. Wasteful scales. Irregular scales on a Doitsu Koi. The straight scale lines starting from the shoulder and running along both sides of the dorsal fin are the highlight of a Doitsu Koi's beauty. Any scales out of order are very noticeable and disgrace the Koi's appearance. Muji -- (MOO gee) Single solid color. Self-colored (literally, 'nothing else'). Mukashi Showa -- Old type Showa. Opposite of Kindai (new) Showa that have much Shiroji. The older traditional Showa Sanshoku had mostly Hi and Sumi and are now called Mukashi Showa and sometimes Hi Showa. It is not a variety name but rather a description. There are still many Mukashi Showa with superior Hi quality. Mura -- (MOO rah) A state in which color is lacking uniformity. Murasakigoi -- (MOO rah sah KEE goy) A purple/lavender colored koi. N. Nabe Sumi -- (NAH beh SOO mee) Soft gray/brown sumi from the original Tetsu Magoi line. Poor Sumi. Opposite of Urushi Zumi. Sumi that is rubbish. Sumi that is no good. Sumi that belongs outside of the gene pool. Nagaremoyo -- (nah GAH reh MOH yoh) Streaming hi pattern. Namikin -- (nah MEE keen) Tail fin. Namitate -- (nah MEE tah teh) Dorasl fin. Narumi -- (nah ROO mee) Mid blue. Narumi Asagi -- (nah ROO mee ah SAH gee) Medium blue colored Asagi as that of traditionally blue dyed cotton cloth. Lighter than Konjo Asagi and darker that Mizu Asagi. The typical light blue patterned Asagi (Asagi). Nesai -- (NEH say) Over one year, and up to two years old - referring to koi age. Nezu -- (NEH zoo) Gray color. Nezu Ogon -- (NEH zoo OH gahn) Gray metallic scaled koi. A silver grey Koi with a dull metallic luster (Hikari Mujimono). Nezumi –- (NEH zoo) Gray. Ni Bu -- (nee BOO) Size two. Niban -- (nee BAHN) Secondary. Niban Hi -- (nee BAHN HEE) Secondary hi, also called Asagi hi. Thin Hi. This is secondary Hi and occurs later in a Koi's development. It is most often seen in the Kiwa. It makes an excellent Nishikigoi pattern appear vague and takes away the brilliance of the contrast between the Hi and Shiroji. Koi with Niban Hi rarely recover a good Hi plate. Nibani -- (nee BAH nee) Secondary hi, which appears and disappears depending on such factors as water condition and temperature. Nidan -- (nee DAHN) Two step - as in "2-Step Kohaku" - same as "Nidan Kohaku". Nidan hara -- (nee DAHN HAH rah) Concave abdomen. Nidan Kohaku -- (nee DAHN koh HAH koo) A Kohaku with two steps of hi. Niigata -- An area on the Northwest coast of mainland Japan, the birthplace and pillar of the Koi-breeding industry. Niigata Nogoyosai -- Niigata agriculture festival where the Niigata Nishikigoi show is held. Only breeders in Niigata compete at this show. The Koi show is held in Ojiya city on the last weekend of each October. The 43rd show took place in 2004. It is a part of the National festival of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. The grand champion at this show is awarded the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries prize. Nimai Sashi -- Sashi that is two scales wide. Ni means 'two'. Undesirable as perfect Sashi should be exactly one scale wide. Sanman sashi is 3 scales wide. Nisai -- (Nee Sigh) Born last year. Nishikigoi -- (nee SHEE kee goy) 'Jeweled' carp - English term "koi" is an abbreviation of Nishikigoi. A fancy or colored koi. From ‘nishiki’, a beautiful colored ‘goi’, meaning fish. Nose Sumi -- Riding Sumi. Sumi that appears on Hi plates. Also called Kasane Sumi. Nosezumi -- (NOH seh ZOO mee) A sumi (black) pattern overlapping a hi (red) pattern. O. Obachi -- Tail section. A specific term for Ozutsu. It specifies the top section of the Ozutsu not the sides or the bottom. The tail section is a very important part for Koi and thus there are many special terms. Obi Sumi -- Belt Sumi. A shape of Sumi that is thin, long and square like an Obi (belt). Several Sumi patches usually connect to create the pattern. Used mainly to describe the Sumi in Taisho Sanshoku. The pattern must cross the backbone and look like an Obi. It would be perpendicular to Tate sumi. Ochiba Shigure -- (oh CHEE bah shee GOO reh) 'Autumn leaves on the water'; a nezu (gray) koi with one or more cha (brown) patterns (Kawarimono). Usually reffered to as only Ochiba (O-Chee-Ba). Odome -- (oh DAH meh) Last marking before the tail. Line between the last color and Shiroji in the tail section. Odome is the way the pattern appears as it stops or finishes in the tail section. A good Odome must create a clear line and leave white showing. The pattern in the tail section must consist of both Hi and Shiroji in Kohaku, Shiroji and Sumi for both Sanke and Showa. When the tail section ends with adequate Shiroji before the fin (especially in Gosanke) we say that the 'Odome is good'. When the Shiroji is too wide or when only Hi or Sumi reach the tail we say that the 'Odome is bad'. Ogon -- (OH gahn) Collective name for metallic koi. Single coloured metallic Koi (Hikari Mujimono). Oh Sumi -- Relatively large Sumi on the body. Also called Doka Zumi. We put this one in just to test you. Oiya -- (OYE yah) Parent. Oiyagoi -- (OYE yah goy) Koi boodstock - parent koi. Ojime -- (oh GEE meh) Gap between the last pattern marking and the tail. A small white area before the tail. Completes the back. Omoyo -- (oh MOH yoh) Single pattern - deep wrapping pattern. Large hi markings. Operculm -- The hard plate covering the soft fleshy gills. Orenji -- (oh REHN gee) Orange color. Orenji Hariwake -- (oh REHN geeHAH ree WAH keh) A silver Koi with metallic orange markings (Hikari Moyomono). Orenji Ogon -- (oh REHN gee OH gahn) A deep orange metallic Koi (Hikari Mujimono). Osu -- (Ose) Male. Oyabone -- The thickest bone of the pectoral fin, dorsal fin and tail fin. The bone of each fin that is closest to the head. Ideally it should be white. When it has some colour we say that the 'Oyabone is disgraced'. Oyagoi -- (O-Ya-Goy) Adult breeder koi. Oyugu hoseki -- (oh YOO goo hoh SEH kee) Living Jewels - an affectionate name for koi. Ozuke -- (oh ZOO keh) The base of the tail. Ozuke Hi -- Hi at the very base of the tail fin. Not desirable. Not even a little bit. Ozutsu -- (oh ZOOT soo) Tail section. This term is used for the part of the body located from the end of the dorsal fin to the root of the tail. It is an important section because it contains the Odome. In addition, Nishikigoi with thick Ozutsu look powerful, while koi with thin Ozutsu look feeble. If a Koi has a thick Ozutsu while it is young it may have the potential to grow into a Jumbo Koi. Obachi specifies the top section of the Ozutsu, not the sides or the bottom. P. Parapara -- A scattering of hi. Pearl Ginrin -- A solid sparkling area on each scale, also known as Tsuba-gin or Tama-gin. Pearl Shusui -- A Shusui with silver scales (Shusui). Penducle -- (pehn DOOK leh) Area just before the tail. Platinum Kohaku -- A metallic white Koi with an overlaying hi pattern. Also known as Kin-fuji (Hikari Mujimono). Platinum Ogon -- A metallic white Koi, also known as Purachina (Hikari Mujimono). Pongoi -- (POHN goy) Good grade koi. Pooky -- (POO kee) A fun name for a Nishikigoi. Purachina -- (poo RAH chee nah) Platinum. A white metallic Koi, also known as a Platinum Ogon (Hikari Mujimono). R. Renzokumoyo -- (REHN zoh KOO moh yoh) Continous pattern. Reticulation -- Net pattern. Rin -- (deen) Is a word that mean 'scales'. Rin is not used as a single word, it is only used in conjunction with other descriptive words such as Gin; as in Gin Rin to describe silver metallic scales. Rin 'oh Prize -- Prize given to the Koi that wins best in size at the ZNA All Japan Nishikigoi Show. The same award at the All Japan Combined Nishikigoi Show is called the Kokugyo prize. Roku bu -- (ROH koo boo) Size six. |
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