Educational Articles on Koi
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Kuragake 鞍がけ
A pattern vertically laid on Nishikigoi that shaped like a saddle
Kumonryu 九紋竜
Kumonryu is a black Doitsugoi with white marking patterns. Its pattern changes...
Kujyaku 孔雀
Kujyaku Ogon has a metallic body on which Kohaku-like Hi patterns and black...
Kuchibeni 口紅
Hi spot on Nishikigoi's lips
Kotori 子採り
Spawning
Komoyo 小模様
Small patterns
Koinobori 鯉幟
Carp streamer. Traditionally, Japanese families with boys fly Koinobori...
Kokesuki コケすき
This term describes the scale coloring appears thinner than the surrounding...
Kokenami コケ並み
The way how scales are arranged
Koke コケ
scales
Kokugyo 国魚
Literally means national fish. The name for the prize of honor at All Japan...
Kohaku 紅白
Kohaku is a white koi with red markings. This variety was the first one to be...
