(A-GO HE) The red (hi) colour patches found on the cheeks of Shusui or Asagi
(A-GO SUE-ME) Black markings (Sumi) found on gills
(EYE) Blue or indigo colouring
(EYE-GOR-OMO) Essentially a white koi with red markings (Kohaku) but the red scales have blue semi-circular borders, which give the koi a reticulated pattern (Koromo)
(EYE SHO-WA) Also known as Koromo Showa - a Showa whose pattern is overlaid with darker reticulated markings
(EYE ZU-ME) Sumi (black markings) which have a hint of blue/indigo
(ACKA) Simply translated as 'red'
(ACKA BEK-O) A koi with a red base colour overlaid with black (Sumi) markings
(ACKA HA-JEER-O) An all-red koi whose tail and fins are edged with white
(ACKA MATS-BA) A all-red koi with a black Matsuba (pinecone-effect) pattern in the scales along its back
(ACKA SAN-KAY) A Sanke that has red marking extending the length of its body
(ACKA-MAY) An eye with a red iris - often seen in Ki-goi
(ACKA MOO-GEE) A red koi with non-metallic scales
Translates as 'light blue'
Meaning 'mesh' or 'eyes' and refers to scales in a net-like pattern
Large scales giving the impression of armour
A fully scaled grey/blue koi with red (hi) along the cheeks, lateral lines and in the fins
Literally means 'blue' and refers to a koi with a reticulated bluish/grey body and red markings on the underside. These red markings can also be present in the cheeks and pectoral fins
A wild carp with Asagi markings - an early variation of the modern Asagi
A koi with a nice clear/clean head
Sumi or ato sumi which takes a long time to develop i.e. literally 'late-appearing'
(A-TOE-SUE-ME) A high quality sumi (black) which takes a while to develop fully