This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

提灯鮟鱇

Readings

Kana: ちょうちんあんこう、チョウチンアンコウ
Romaji: chōchin'ankou, chōchin'ankou
Kana
Romaji

Definition

1

football fish (any fish of family Himantolophidae, esp. the Atlantic footballfish, Himantolophus groenlandicus)

Note: word usually written using kana alone

Kanji

Readings: テイ、 チョウ、 ダイ、 さ.げる
Meanings: propose, take along, carry in hand
Readings: トウ、 ひ、 ほ-、 ともしび、 とも.す、 あかり
Meanings: lamp, a light, light, counter for lights
Reading: アン
Meaning: angler-fish
Reading: コウ
Meaning: anglerfish