"Nishikigoi" (Koi) Terminology Explained
| | | Ippon hi | Solid red from the nose to the caudal fin | Nidan | Two-step pattern | Sandan | Three-step pattern | Yondan | Four-step pattern | Gondan | Five-step pattern | | | | | Koi Colour | Explanation | | | | Cha | Brown | Gin | Silver | Hi | Red | Ki | Yellow | Kin | Gold | Sumi | Black | Budu | Purple | Shiro | White | Midori | Green | Ai | Blue | Nezu | Grey | Beni | Red | AiGoromo | Indigo Blue | Orenji | Orange | Platinum | Metallic White | | | | Koi Age | Explanation | | | | Tosai | One year old Koi | Nisai | Two year old Koi | Sansai | Three year old Koi | Yonsai | Four year old Koi | Gosai | Five year old Koi | Rokusai | Six year old Koi |
 Tosai - Koi of one year or less |