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

上巳

Readings

Kana: じょうし、じょうみ
Romaji: jōshi, jōmi
Kana
Romaji

Definition

1

March 3rd of the lunar calendar (one of the five annual festivals); dolls festival; peach festival

See also: 五節句

Kanji

Readings: ジョウ、 ショウ、 シャン、 うえ、 -うえ、 うわ-、 かみ、 あ.げる、 -あ.げる、 あ.がる、 -あ.がる、 あ.がり、 -あ.がり、 のぼ.る、 のぼ.り、 のぼ.せる、 のぼ.す、 よ.す
Meanings: above, up
Readings: シ、 み
Meanings: sign of the snake or serpent, 9-11AM, sixth sign of Chinese zodiac